The world has been blessed with invaluable contributions from women, including the discovery and invention of radioactivity. Women still have a lot to learn from men, but they are not equal.

The World Economic ForumIt will be another 135years before the world closes the gender gap. This is because the Covid-19 epidemic has created “new obstacles to building inclusive and prosper economies and societies,” Saadia Zhidi, the managing director and head the Center for the New Economy and Society at the WEF, says in the report. A mere 8% share of global GDP is made up by women. Fortune 500 CEOs.

While it’s not possible to fix these gender gaps, there are some ideas and inspiration that can be found in literature. CNBC Make ItWe spoke with three women CEOs to find out their top picks for books by women. And what can we learn from each one. 

According to the American Dyslexia Association, Dyslexia affects around 20% of Americans. It is the leading cause of learning disability among children. researchFrom the National Institute of Health.

The Dyslexic Advantage is a book by Drs. Brock and Fernette, leading specialists in dyslexia research, dispel myths and discuss the strengths and limitations of dyslexic minds. They focus on the ways these strengths can help people succeed at work or in life. 

Thomas shares that the book’s core message — viewing dyslexia “not as a disability, but as a different approach to thinking and learning,” resonated with her both as a mother of a dyslexic child and business leader.

She says that, more importantly, it “underlines how important leaders are to learn from experiences other than ours and to embrace differences in the way people think and act.”  “It serves as an important reminder that too often we don’t focus on people with disabilities — let alone people with invisible disabilities — when we talk about diversity, equity and inclusion, and that needs to change.”