Half the Sky

I heard about this book, Half the Sky, on Oprah recently, and just bought it last night. Even though I haven't finished it yet, I believe this is a cause we all MUST care about and TAKE ACTION. Women and girls can have a huge impact on our world, as you already know, but are being repressed in so many horrible ways worldwide. Let's talk together about how people like you and me can make a difference. I promise to write more as I read explore the book and the movement. For now...

The words that follow are from http://www.halftheskymovement.org/spread-the-word.

Come, share your passion to raise the status of women and help end global poverty. One way to start is to read "Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide." It is a new book by Pulitzer Prize-winning authors Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, and it will move you, just as it horrifies you.


But don't take just my word for it. Let me tell you what others have said of it.


Melinda Gates called it: "Both a brutal awakening and an unmistakable call to action, this book should be read by all."


Tom Brokaw said: "This is a book that will pierce your heart and arouse your conscience. It is a powerful piece of journalism by two masters of the craft who are tireless in their pursuit of one of the most shameful conditions of our time."


Angelina Jolie said: "For female readers it gives a new sense of what it is to be a woman. For husbands sons and fathers, it will infuriate and astound you. You will not want to put it down."


George Clooney, Fareed Zakaria, Greg Mortenson, Anne Rice and Khaled Hosseini also gave praise, but I'll let you see for yourself.


Kristof and WuDunn are master storytellers. Through the stories they tell of women around the world, they help us see that the key to economic progress lies in tapping the potential of half the developing world's resources: women. It turns out the best way to fight poverty and extremism is to educate and empower women and girls!


With "Half the Sky," Kristof and WuDunn are sparking a movement. Please read it, join my hand and join this new movement.

Go to: www.halftheskymovement.org



Hopeful and inspired,

Katy