I found The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates
incredibly inspiring. Yes, she’s married to Bill Gates. Yes, she’s beyond
incredibly rich. Yet – she’s down to earth and quite self-aware of her
privileges and life.
Cover blurb – 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 been incredibly
clear to her: if you want to lift up a society, you need to stop keeping women
down.
The data on child marriage, gender equality in the
workplace, access to contraceptives, etc is compelling – the key is women and
their power to change the world. Gates writes with emotion and
candor to show there’s opportunity to change the world. She’s done her
research. When we lift others up, they lift us up too.
Her examples and statistics are stunning. I could quote page
after page in this book. Read it and explore and think. So much can be
done if we give women the keys. It’s stunning and empowering.
Melinda Gates should not be dismissed as just some rich
woman with a hobby. She’s sincere and her money is being applied to very useful
causes. It’s making a difference. Read and learn and think.
This can change the world! Wow and amen
Sounds like an eye opening read indeed. Still like to be 1% as rich as she is though lol
ReplyDeletewell, yeah - money gives you choices, that's for sure
DeleteA great post Joanne, money though money isn't everything in life.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
no, and she's using their money for good and still living well.
DeleteHi Joanne - I'll get the library to order it ... it reminds me of the book I recommended in October's #WATWB ... 'Invisible Women'.
ReplyDeleteBoth of them seem to be forces for good - they've not been greedy ... but are doing the best for the world and its peoples.
Thanks for this ... cheers Hilary
indeed- she's living a good life no doubt but she recognizes what she has and also how she get best use money to build a foundation for growth to help others. It's a good thing
DeleteYes - I must remember to read this ... once I can get back to the Library ... cheers Hilary
DeleteAnd lifting up others is what we are supposed to do.
ReplyDeletewe all need to do our best in our own way
DeleteI have read elsewhere that she and Bill are quick to support good causes with their generosity. This sounds like a worthwhile read.
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