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tophat8855's review against another edition
4.0
RS book group May 2011. Very hard to get through. I read some of the reviews here and how people read this book all in one night- I just could not do that. I needed to digest it slowly. Not a happy book, but necessary to grab you out of a cushy life and get you to do something. I'm grateful to Courtney for creating www.talentsofsisters.org so I can knit and donate items to raise money for some of these concerns. Thanks Courtney!
kathleenguthriewoods's review against another edition
5.0
Well-written, timely, disturbing, inspiring, motivating. Of all the books I've read over the past year, this is the one I talk about the most.
repositorei's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.25
histoticbookrunner's review against another edition
5.0
A compelling and moving book! If only more people realized that we as women are a powerful force! If we can empower other women and in turn communities and countries these honour killings, bindings, genital cutting and killing or aborting of female babies.
chloekg's review against another edition
5.0
This was a terrible choice of book to bring on a holiday but a great choice for staying awake on the plane. My American ignorance dramatically limited what I knew about feminism. This book captures a story of the world by sharing the lived experience of individuals. It is one of those rare books examining a social concern and providing actionable steps to make change.
icalyn_13's review against another edition
4.0
This is a heavy book. Not that it is especially long, but it is such topics that make it feel like your issues are so small. Rape, violence against women, lack of freedom and opportunities- we've all heard these topics in broad tones and in the occasional political speech. We haven't heard individual stories. We haven't heard about the 13 year olds being gang raped as a punishment. It's painful, dark and hard to hear (or read). But - it is critical to know these issues, and to fight against them. I truly appreciated that the authors gave steps of things to do, and that they spoke about how opposing political sides can (and should) come together. It's not a book for everyone, because some really don't want to hear these details. But - I hope more do choose to read this and get involved.
travelingkayte's review against another edition
5.0
A must read book for anyone who cares about the world we live in and the direction it is going. Although it maybe difficult to stomach at times it is a book that will change the way you look at the blessings in your own life and your responsibility to help others.
I have passed this book on to all my friends and even a few strangers. A MUST READ if there is any hope in changing the world we share.
I have passed this book on to all my friends and even a few strangers. A MUST READ if there is any hope in changing the world we share.
angmander's review against another edition
3.0
I would probably rate this book as 3.7 stars.
There was some great information. There were also some things that I didn't entirely agree with, but all-in-all, good stuff to know.
The last quarter of the book felt like it was dragging a bit. (Not to say that it was poorly written, but I did feel like most of the information was presented early on and then just reiterated towards to end.)
Interesting read. Very eye-opening. There is a section that discusses female genital cutting, and because of the graphic content, it would be hesitant to recommend this to some people.
One point that I really agreed with was the idea that college or high school students should be required to spend time abroad in order to see what poverty truly is and what life conditions are like elsewhere. Just imagine how that could change the world.
There was some great information. There were also some things that I didn't entirely agree with, but all-in-all, good stuff to know.
The last quarter of the book felt like it was dragging a bit. (Not to say that it was poorly written, but I did feel like most of the information was presented early on and then just reiterated towards to end.)
Interesting read. Very eye-opening. There is a section that discusses female genital cutting, and because of the graphic content, it would be hesitant to recommend this to some people.
One point that I really agreed with was the idea that college or high school students should be required to spend time abroad in order to see what poverty truly is and what life conditions are like elsewhere. Just imagine how that could change the world.