A call to arms against the most pervasive human rights violation of the 21st century: the oppression of women in the developing world.
Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn won a Pulitzer Prize for their coverage of China as New York Times correspondents. Mr Kristof won a second Pulitzer for his op-ed columns. They live in the New York area with their three children.
'A brilliantly argued case for investing in the health and autonomy of women worldwide . . . Far from making moral appeals, the authors posit that it is impossible for countries to climb out of poverty if only a fraction of women participate in the labour force . . . The authors reveal local women to be the most effective change agents' Publishers' Weekly (starred review) This wonderful book combines a denunciation of horrible abuses with clear-eyed hope and some compelling practical strategies. The courageous women described here, and millions more like them, deserve nothing less THE NEW YORK TIMES An inspiring testament to women s courage, and their struggle for hope and recovery Khaleid Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner These stories show us the power and resilience of women who would have every reason to give up but never do . . . You will not want to put this book down Angelina Jolie It s impossible to stand by and do nothing after reading Half the Sky George Clooney A call to arms, a call for help, a call for contributions, but also a call for volunteers . . . sensationally interesting . . . I really do think this is one of the most important books I have ever reviewed Carolyn See, Washington Post A thrilling manifesto for advancing freedom for hundreds of millions of human beings Johann Hari, Slate
'A brilliantly argued case for investing in the health and autonomy of women worldwide . . . Far from making moral appeals, the authors posit that it is impossible for countries to climb out of poverty if only a fraction of women participate in the labour force . . . The authors reveal local women to be the most effective change agents' Publishers' Weekly (starred review) This wonderful book combines a denunciation of horrible abuses with clear-eyed hope and some compelling practical strategies. The courageous women described here, and millions more like them, deserve nothing less THE NEW YORK TIMES An inspiring testament to women s courage, and their struggle for hope and recovery Khaleid Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner These stories show us the power and resilience of women who would have every reason to give up but never do . . . You will not want to put this book down Angelina Jolie It s impossible to stand by and do nothing after reading Half the Sky George Clooney A call to arms, a call for help, a call for contributions, but also a call for volunteers . . . sensationally interesting . . . I really do think this is one of the most important books I have ever reviewed Carolyn See, Washington Post A thrilling manifesto for advancing freedom for hundreds of millions of human beings Johann Hari, Slate
Kristof and WuDunn, the first married couple ever both to win Pulitzer Prizes for journalism, here expose the brutal horrors endured by millions of women throughout Asia and Africa, putting names and faces to these individuals and their suffering. They argue that the key to change is social entrepreneurs who can empower at the grassroots level through such means as education and microloans. With her soothing delivery, actress/narrator Cassandra Campbell (The School of Essential Ingredients) avoids sensationalizing this already dramatic material, whose accounts of gang rape, forced prostitution, and childbirth injuries make for painful but essential adult listening. Strongly recommended. [The Knopf hc, which published in September 2009, was a New York Times best seller; the pb will release in May 2010.-Ed.]-Risa Getman, Hendrick Hudson Free Lib., Montrose, NY Copyright 2010 Reed Business Information.
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