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Melinda French Gates

The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World

Melinda French GatesNonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019

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Melinda French Gates

The Moment of Lift

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

273

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

2019

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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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

4.4

70,423 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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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 this

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.

4.4

70,423 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

273

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

2019

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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