![]() She started as a woman who believed when couples had children, men worked and women stayed home. This was her response on being asked whether she is a Feminist or not. Melinda started the book with a bold statement, she accepted something which takes a lot of courage “I’m not sure I knew then what a feminist was.” The experience of reading this book was like being placed in the lives of these women and it indeed was a rollercoaster ride. Every story, every conversation is so nuanced and detailed that you can gauge the emotion behind it and experience the daily struggles of these women. ![]() Her narration style is so personal that it makes the reader a part of her journey and it seems that we are living the experiences with her. She starts the book with a little background information, in order to establish a connection with her readers and she has done that successfully. She documents the foundation’s journey and her personal growth simultaneously and has established a link between her progress and that of the foundation adding a personal touch to the book. Her book provides a passionate and thoughtful look at the struggles of the marginalized sections of the society. Melinda Gates has been working towards Global Health for the past two decades and has made significant progress in several areas. ![]() “The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World” is the debut novel of Melinda French Gates, an American Philanthropist and co-founder of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. “When we lift up women, we lift up humanity”
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