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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.
lehc1984's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
4.5
shirleytupperfreeman's review against another edition
This is phenomenal -- I urge you to read it!! In China there is a saying that "Women hold up half the sky." I might sound like the little red hen... but in many parts of the world the sky is falling. The inhumane treatment of women and girls in much of the developing world makes for difficult reading at times. But there are many examples of amazing people overcoming incredible odds to push their bit of sky back up. The authors provide a great combination of data, experience and anecdotes to urge us all to make a difference in the lives of women and girls worldwide. It is a transformational book -- please read it!
falsweens's review against another edition
4.0
I wasn’t always the biggest fan of the writing itself, but the message is so important. I hope that by reading this book, more people are inspired to donate time and money to helping women across the world, because we do hold up half the sky.
balconyblackbird's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
mjoyced's review against another edition
5.0
Besides the excellent writing and research, the best part of this book was the pacing and structure. The topics are difficult ones and the authors are not afraid to show you just how difficult they can be, but they balance the hard realities of these women's stories with positive stories of change and opportunity. Unlike some other books on similar topics, this book never felt too hard or too heavy to continue reading to the end.
darastar's review against another edition
3.0
It's a good thing that this book ended with some take-away actions, because otherwise, it would be 90% depressing about the state of women in the world.