BOOK GIVEAWAY: Half the Sky

[UPDATE: This giveaway contest is now closed.]


First I’d like to announce the winner of last month’s book giveaway: A copy of Richard Stearn’s The Hole in Our Gospel goes to…Katrina! Congratulations!

This month I’m giving away a copy of another eye-opening, life-changing book: 2009’s Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn.

You really need to read this book if you haven’t already. Like now.

I found some of the (true) stories about the women very difficult to read. Yet I was incredibly inspired by the courage and creativity these women display in the face of overwhelming atrocity. And the overall tone of the book is hopeful. 

I also appreciate how clearly the authors outline several simple yet significant ways to get involved in the movement to release women from oppression worldwide.

Here’s a brief video about the book:

(If the video doesn’t show up in your browser, click here.)

If you would like to be entered into the book giveaway, simply fill out a comment below during the month of September and let me know why you’d like to read it. (If you are reading this via Facebook, make sure to leave a comment on the actual blog post.) I’ll announce the winner at the beginning of October!