- Hardcover: 294 pages
- Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group; 1 edition (8 Sep 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0307267148
- ISBN-13: 978-0307267146
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16.9 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
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'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
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A call to arms against the most pervasive human rights violation of the 21st century: the oppression of women in the developing world.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a wonderful book, many of the stories are very upsetting to read but,these stories are told alongside tales of inspiration. Women who against all the odds have pulled themselves out of their situation to make massive changes to their own lives and the world around them. I particularly enjoyed the fact that there were numerous practical suggestions on how you and I can make the world a better place. I have started sending this one to friends... it's definately worth a read and then passing it on.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
An thrilling, intellectual read...which will have you wanting to make a difference in the world.
15 July 2010
Format:Paperback
Half the sky is brilliant. i read it in the space of 4 days because i just couldn't put it down. Nicholas Kristof fills this book with stories aout how trafficking is a major problem around the world. How can female pregnancy deaths are shockingly high? Why is the govt not doing anything about these problems? Can we abolish sex slavery? Can we abolish the high death rates for female pregnancy? What can you do to help? Seeming as there is hope because we managed to abolish black slavery!!!!
All these questions and many more are answered in this book:)
All these questions and many more are answered in this book:)
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
While this book is not a light read - it has some gut wrenching stories of suffering that, if they were about citizens of any Western nation, would make media headlines internationally - it is also hugely inspiring and upifting. What seems clear from these pages, which was echoed by Greg Mortenson in his wonderful "Three Cups of Tea", is that educating, empowering and supporting women and girls in the developing world is probably not only the right and moral thing to do, but also our best chance to counteract the growing worldwide culture of extremism and terrorism. This book is the most powerful call to arms I have come across in recent years!
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The kind of book which is a call to action
One of the most impacting books I have ever read. It is impossible to read it and not do something, when there is so much that needs to be done. A must read for women AND for men.
Published 1 month ago by J. L. Watson
a must read
excellent book with lots of different true stories from around the world. a trult inspirational book for anyone interested in reading about education, womens rights, childrens... Read more
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Buyt it, you won't regret it! Brilliant, terrifying and extremely...
I don't think there is much more i can add to the myriad of positive reviews this book has received(it's been reviewed by Angelina Jolie, George Clooney and Olivia Wilde, all... Read more
Published 6 months ago by J. Edgeley
half the sky
have not read it all yet but what I have read very inspiring, having lived out in africa many years its an honest story of life
Published 10 months ago by Mrs. M. Mandara
You will start to plan the change
This book had been on my wishlist for years, a must read, but honestly the cover put me off..I hate it when a book puts Hollywood names on the cover...it just doesnt work for me. Read more
Published 11 months ago by angloarab
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Half The Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, is a "must read". Read more
Published 12 months ago by Cloggie Downunder
Hard to ignore
I was introduced to Half the Sky by my tent-buddy while I was camping through Eastern Africa. She had a gift for telling the stories so well that I was gripped and promptly... Read more
Published 13 months ago by K. Brady
A must read for everyone!
This is an amazing book that should be a required reading for all. The authors did incredible work going around the world to show us the cruel reality women face all over and that... Read more
Published 14 months ago by moonlight
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