Book-of-the-Month: Half the Sky by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn

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Join the 2011 MCC Women's History Month celebration by reading this important book about the power and strength of women around the world who face unfathomable challenges.

From the first married couple to win a Pulitzer Prize for journalism here is a passionate call to arms against the oppression of women around the globe…. Through inspiring stories of extraordinary women around the globe, the authors show that the most effect way to fight global poverty is to unleash the potential of women.

Hear what some have to say:

Women facing poverty, oppression, and violence are usually viewed as victims. Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn’s Half the Sky shows that unimaginable challenges are often met with breathtaking bravery. These stories show us the power and resilience of women who would have every reason to give up but never do. They will be an inspiration for anyone who reads this book, and a model for those fighting for justice around the world. You will not want to put this book down. — Angelina Jolie

I think it's impossible to stand by and do nothing after reading Half the Sky. It does what we need most, it bears witness to the sheer cruelty that mankind can do to mankind. — George Clooney

Half the Sky is a passionate and persuasive plea to all of us to rise up and say 'No more!' to the 17th-century abuses to girls and women in the 21st-century world. This is a book that will pierce your heart and arouse your conscience. It is a powerful piece of journalism by two masters of the craft who are tireless in their pursuit of one of the most shameful conditions of our time. — Tom Brokaw

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Contact Katherine Midday at (815) 455-8735 or e-mail kmidday@mchenry.edu