"Half the Sky" written by Nicholas Kristof and his wife Sheryl WuDunn is one of those books that is heart breaking and difficult to read but does so much good to shed light on the real issues of the world. This book is about women's issues through out the world. I know that tag "women's issues" turns some people off right away but it is about equality and the often atrocious treatment of people and women particularly through out the world.
A major part of this book is about Human trafficking which is an absolutely horrible aspect of our modern society. Young girls are sold into sex slavery and in many cases hooked on drugs so they will not leave the brothels they are forced to work in. They are subject to physical violence if they do not comply. This book is written with specific women highlighted to give a face and a name to this global problem.
After reading this book, you cannot pretend you don't know about what is going on in the world. It will certainly open your eyes and your hearts to a level of compassion you didn't know you could reach. These real women are in this world and live hell as a reality everyday. They have names, have dreams, children, and goals for themselves and have the same right to an opportunity to achieve them as your daughters, sisters, and friends.
Nicholas Kristoff is an op-ed writer for the New York Times and his column deals with humanitarian and social issues all over the world. If you don't read the book, I encourage you to read his bi-weekly column. It will continue to give you new perspective and knowledge about what is really happening in this world.
"Half the Sky: Turning oppression into opportunity for women worldwide." Nicholas D. Kristoff and Sherly WuDunn. 250 pages
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