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The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World
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The Moment of Lift
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019273
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
2019
2019
Flatiron Books
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates interweaves her 20 years of philanthropic work with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and personal stories, focusing on empowering women through family planning, education, addressing unpaid labor, combating child marriage, supporting women in agriculture and the workplace, and promoting gender equality. The book discusses sensitive topics such as child marriage, gender-based violence, and healthcare disparities.
Inspirational
Informative
Hopeful
Heartwarming
Reviews & Readership
70,423 ratings
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Review Roundup
Melinda French Gates' The Moment of Lift receives high praise for its compelling storytelling and powerful advocacy for women's empowerment. Readers appreciate the personal anecdotes and the call to action for gender equality. However, some critics find the narrative occasionally lacking depth and the solutions presented somewhat idealistic. Overall, it's an inspiring read that highlights critical issues.
Who Should Read The Moment of Lift?
Readers who would enjoy The Moment of Lift by Melinda French Gates are often passionate about social justice, gender equality, and global philanthropy. Similar to Half the Sky by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, they seek impactful stories and data that inspire societal change. Ideal for those interested in empowering women and addressing systemic issues.
70,423 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Bill Gates
Bill Gates
Co-founder of Microsoft and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, known for his philanthropy alongside Melinda, and depicted as a supportive partner in her endeavors.
Hans Rosling
Hans Rosling
Swedish physician and international health professor whose work on data visualization and poverty had a significant impact on Gates's perspective on global health and poverty.
Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai
Pakistani activist and the youngest Nobel Peace Prize recipient, known for her advocacy for girls' education in the face of Taliban opposition.
Marilyn Waring
Marilyn Waring
Former New Zealand Parliament member and feminist economist known for her work on the economic value of unpaid labor, challenging traditional GDP measures.
Diane Elson
Diane Elson
English economist who developed a framework for addressing the gender gap in unpaid work through recognition, reduction, and redistribution.
273
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
2019
2019
Flatiron Books
Adult
18+ years
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