A review by icalyn_13
Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide by Sheryl WuDunn, Nicholas D. Kristof

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.