Product Description

A call to arms against the most pervasive human rights violation of the 21st century: the oppression of women in the developing world.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7101 in Books
• Published on: 2010-08-05
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 9.17" h x 1.26" w x 6.06" l, 1.02 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 352 pages

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Review
A brilliantly argued case for investing in the health and autonomy of women worldwide . . . Far from making moral appeals, the authors posit that it is impossible for countries to climb out of poverty if only a fraction of women participate in the labour force . . . The authors reveal local women to be the most effective change agents (Publishers’ )

Weekly (starred review) (‘This wonderful book combines a denunciation of horrible abuses with clear-eyed hope and some compelling practical strategies. The courageous women described here, and millions more like them, deserve nothing less’ )

THE NEW YORK TIMES (‘An inspiring testament to women’s courage, and their struggle for hope and recovery’ )

Khaleid Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner (‘These stories show us the power and resilience of women who would have every reason to give up but never do . . . You will not want to put this book down’ )

About the Author
Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn won a Pulitzer Prize for their coverage of China as New York Times correspondents. Mr Kristof won a second Pulitzer for his op-ed columns. They live in the New York area with their three children.