Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide, (Hardcover)

from blazeitblue2012

Half the Sky was really an amazing book. It opened my eyes to the terrible hardships that women in other countries face. It made me appreciative of what a good life I have here in America, but it also shocked me into near-tears and made me want to take action. I would recommend Half the Sky to an...

from ariahfine

This is an intense book, but I would highly recommend any and everyone read it. They don't hold back as they tell you story after story of women faced with extreme oppression and difficult situations. Interspersed between the tragic stories are stories of hope and models of success. The authors c...

from epersonae

Thoughtful & passionate look at the condition of women throughout the "third world", seen through the lens of a few specific issues, ending with the rallying cry that the liberation of women is necessary for development & social growth. Some really horrifying/scary stuff here, but also inspiring ...

from buchowl

Brilliant and inspirational. While the book speaks to the oppression of women it also reminds us that this is not strictly a gender issue but a humanitarian one. Very impressive how the authors were able to be respectful of a culture and it's beliefs without necessarily condoning it's practices. ...

from JFred1

Often people speak about books that have changed their lives - this book has the power to change the world. I was introduced to Nicholas Kristof's book through and insert in the New York Times Sunday edition a few weeks ago, promoting an online course taught by the author. The subject of the cour...