Federal Way Book Club: Half the Sky Two Sessions

In a New York Times article, Martha Nussbaum writes:

“Women and girls die every day in large numbers all over the world, some from violence, some from what Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, in “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide,” call the “diffuse cruelty of indifference”: inadequate medical care and other practices that betray a widespread undervaluation of the worth of female life.

In this passionate yet practical book, the authors argue that the struggle for gender equality is “the paramount moral challenge” of our era. It is also a development challenge: unleashing women’s energy, they argue, is a key to economic success. The authors’ stated aim is to “recruit” the reader to join a worldwide movement to end these abuses."

Let’s talk about it!

Join us for a two-session discussion on this "stirring and sensible" book and become equipped to join the worldwide movement to end slavery as presented by Pulitzer Prize author Sheryl WuDunn in her book Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide.

Who?

Women in the South Puget Sound Area

What?

Session 1 - Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide Chapters 1-7
Session 2 - Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide Chapters 8-14

Where?

Karen Marion's Home 31247 10th Ct. SW Federal Way, WA 98023

When?

Session 1 - June 6, 2011 7:00-8:30 PM

Session 2 - June 20, 2011 7:00-8:30 PM

Why?

To be equipped to be God's Hands extended to poor and marginalized women and children so that they can experience life in all its fullness.

How?

Make it a priority to purchase and read the book, mark your calendar and attend the discussion sessions. Email wovsouthpugetsound@gmail.com or RSVP here to let us know you plan to attend (or just come)!

Want to start another Half the Sky book club in your own area? Let us know and we'll get it advertised!

Bring a friend!