ari__s's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of those books that you finish, sit to write a review about, and after several minutes and several more false starts you think 'Where do I get off trying to get the last word in.' Because the last paragraph of this book alone is a wallop that should keep you off your feet and in your head thinking for a good long while. Regardless, to not uplift this book even more by demanding that anyone who wants to fight the good fight for equality read this book would be an injustice to ranks of women, and humankind.
So, in respect to not trampling on the eloquent and brutal call to action, that's all I'll say: Read this.
...Then act.
So, in respect to not trampling on the eloquent and brutal call to action, that's all I'll say: Read this.
...Then act.
farmer_annie's review against another edition
2.0
I definitely still feel this book is worth reading. However, it loses stars as it's getting out of date now, and the opinions of the author(s) jarred with me, as did the questionable language which was often politically incorrect, patriarchal, and very north america-centric. But I loved the stories and the insight into what does work in community development and foreign aid.
albstarr's review against another edition
5.0
This was a reread for my book club. I love this book and think it should be required high school reading. It is such an eye opener & wonderful call to action. Often difficult to read due to the brutality of some practices.
letsreadmorebooks's review against another edition
4.0
everyone should read this book and everyone should take action to end the oppression of women around the world.
knitwgrace's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the stories of the women, the way the authors highlighted the need for change in many areas of women's rights in different countries, and some of the solutions they proposed. I think I would have rated this higher had I not already watched parts of the documentary. I think whichever you are exposed to first is more powerful.
eannwang's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 rounded up to 4. I feel like [b:The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World|40776644|The Moment of Lift How Empowering Women Changes the World|Melinda French Gates|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1540299907l/40776644._SY75_.jpg|63472837] is the abbreviated form of this story, whereas this book really delves into the details from a documentary perspective of specific character story lines that introduce more broad statistics. Make sure to read all the trigger warnings because it contains horrific, graphic depictions of SA, rape, reproductive damage, and atrocities afflicted onto women for being women. It's not necessarily a page-turner (because you have to take pauses from learning about how terribly women are treated), but I think it's important to recognize different cultures' perspectives on gender roles and how much greater society would benefit if women were uplifted instead of disregarded or violated. Although I agree with some reviews that the tone of the book can come off as western-centric or judgmental towards different practices, the underlying message of empowering women should still be shared.
kneirinck's review against another edition
5.0
I found this book informative and passionate without sounding too preachy. Each story leads the reader on a journey: heartbreaking, touching and hopeful.
danielle67's review against another edition
5.0
This book took me almost 2 months to read, not because I didn’t care for it, but because it is so powerful. Several times I put it down, because I just couldn’t handle reading about the cruelties and injustices that happen to women all over the world. (There are really encouraging and uplifting stories of strong women and the struggles they overcome too!) However, I would be surprised if someone read this, and were not be moved to action in some way. The end of the book lists a variety of ways to help, which I love. I will be recommending this to everyone!