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debi246's review against another edition
4.0
"You can tell people of the need to struggle, but when the powerless start to see that they really can make a difference, nothing can quench the fire.” Amazing true story of how average women brought down the dictator, warlord Charles Taylor by peaceful methods. Truly inspiring.
sophiemartin's review against another edition
challenging
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informative
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medium-paced
5.0
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Graphic: Body horror, War, Gun violence, Sexual violence, Rape, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Grief, Gore, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, and Violence
cpeterson164's review against another edition
3.0
Powerful story of the founder of the women's peace movement in Liberia. Author is one of the recent Nobel Peace prize winners. Sometimes bogs down in detail and self-conscious explanations but an inspiring story.
regferk's review against another edition
4.0
What an inspiring woman and movement! And what tragic and horrific circumstances.
emiged's review against another edition
4.0
This startlingly intimate memoir is uplifting and heart-wrenching, sometimes in the same paragraph. Ms. Gbowee pulls no punches describing her experiences during the decade-long civil war that destroyed much of her country. There are some scenes in this book that are incredibly difficult to read as she documents the terror and fear that were constant companions for thousands of Liberians for years on end.
Ms. Gbowee is open about her personal failings, as well as the problems her country faced and still faces. But I so admire her willingness to be open about her mistakes, to use her experiences to lead her to empathy instead of despair, and to reach out to others. She, and those with whom she works, do an incredible amount of good, working for peace and justice and inspiring others - especially women - to take a stand as well. Ms. Gbowee is one of my heroes.
This quote resonated with me: "Nothing feels distant anymore...Every conflict has a face, many faces. Every problem touches your heart."
For more book reviews, come visit my blog, Build Enough Bookshelves.
Ms. Gbowee is open about her personal failings, as well as the problems her country faced and still faces. But I so admire her willingness to be open about her mistakes, to use her experiences to lead her to empathy instead of despair, and to reach out to others. She, and those with whom she works, do an incredible amount of good, working for peace and justice and inspiring others - especially women - to take a stand as well. Ms. Gbowee is one of my heroes.
This quote resonated with me: "Nothing feels distant anymore...Every conflict has a face, many faces. Every problem touches your heart."
For more book reviews, come visit my blog, Build Enough Bookshelves.
lauren_endnotes's review against another edition
MIGHTY BE OUR POWERS by Leymah Gbowee with Carol Mithers, 2011
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nerdy_reader_9571's review against another edition
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medium-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Genocide, Gore, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and War
Minor: Pregnancy, Incest, Trafficking, and Torture
cramer2c's review against another edition
challenging
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hopeful
informative
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