"Half the Sky"

\"Women hold up half the sky\" --A Chinese Proverb

I am reading a beautiful book right now entitled \"Half the Sky,\" which discusses at length the situation of women and girls in the world, and how women and girls can become agents for change. It is a devastating read, but it is real, and discusses straightforwardly the things that we often turn a blind eye to, saying \"how sad,\" and then moving on. Even more importantly, it discusses in great detail the solutions (the most encouraged one of which is literacy!) to these issues, and how we can make a difference. I love this part of it, because I feel like so many books leave us feeling depressed and discouraged, feeling totally disconnected from the plight of our sisters in developing nations. Not so here. I encourage anyone interested in the situation of women and girls to read this book-- empower yourself to make a difference.

To learn more about the book, visit it's website: http://www.halftheskymovement.org/.