Hard-hitting and uplifting true stories of the women around the world facing extreme gender inequality who, when the wider community supports them to challenge the status quo, improve life for the whole of society.
Melinda Gates Book order
Melinda French Gates is a philanthropist, businesswoman, and global advocate for women and girls. As co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, she sets the direction and priorities of the world's largest philanthropy. She also founded Pivotal Ventures, an investment and incubation company focused on driving social progress for women and families in the United States. Her career began with a decade developing multimedia products at Microsoft, after which she shifted her focus to family and philanthropic work.
- 2020
- 2019
How can we summon a moment of lift for human beings—and especially for women? Because when you lift up women, you lift up humanity. For the last twenty years, Melinda Gates has been on a mission to find solutions for people with the most urgent needs, wherever they live. Throughout this journey, one thing has become increasingly clear to her: If you want to lift society up, you need to stop keeping women down. In this moving and compelling book, Melinda shares lessons she’s learned from the inspiring people she’s met during her work and travels around the world. As she writes in the introduction, “That is why I had to write this book—to share the stories of people who have given focus and urgency to my life. I want all of us to see ways we can lift women up where we live.” Melinda’s unforgettable narrative is backed by startling data as she presents the issues that most need our attention—from child marriage to lack of access to contraceptives to gender inequity in the workplace. And, for the first time, she writes about her personal life and the road to equality in her own marriage. Throughout, she shows how there has never been more opportunity to change the world—and ourselves. Writing with emotion, candor, and grace, she introduces us to remarkable women and shows the power of connecting with one another. When we lift others up, they lift us up, too.
- 2016
The Divine Openings Playbook
- 186 pages
- 7 hours of reading
The book emphasizes its distinction from a traditional workbook, suggesting a focus on deeper engagement rather than mere exercises. It likely offers insights, reflections, or narratives designed to provoke thought and encourage personal growth. Readers can expect a unique approach that prioritizes understanding and exploration over structured tasks, making it suitable for those seeking a more meaningful experience in their reading journey.
