A review by fkshg8465
Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide by Nicholas D. Kristof

5.0

Highlights the cruelest things people can do to women and children on one hand while also outlining the most inspiring things we can and do for each other. Lots of ways we can help too, a few of which I plan to take action on. Admit I was a little uncomfortable with the White savior complex that seemed to be prevalent all throughout but recognize that it’s more about developed nations lending a hand to countries that can use the help the most. Appreciated the stories where people of color were helping other people of color, where local people were leveraged most and best, and the caveats about charging in with good intentions that aren’t backed up by any understanding. Also really liked seeing the photographs of the women featured. That helped connect more to these women who have honored all readers by sharing the most painful events of their lives. (Very deeply grateful to those women.)

Would really like to read an updated revision in the next ten years, if the writers have the capacity to do so. Would like to see what changes, if any, can be documented since first publishing this book.