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The Moment of Lift
- How Empowering Women Changes the World
- Narrated by: Melinda Gates
- Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins
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Publisher's Summary
One of AudioFile magazine's Best Audiobooks of 2019
New York Times best seller
Now with a new afterword!
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 20 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.
A Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books
“The Moment of Lift is an urgent call to courage. It changed how I think about myself, my family, my work, and what’s possible in the world. Melinda weaves together vulnerable, brave storytelling and compelling data to make this one of those rare books that you carry in your heart and mind long after the last page.” (Brené Brown, PhD, author of the New York Times number one best seller Dare to Lead)
“Melinda Gates has spent many years working with women around the world. This book is an urgent manifesto for an equal society where women are valued and recognized in all spheres of life. Most of all, it is a call for unity, inclusion, and connection. We need this message more than ever.” (Malala Yousafzai)
“Melinda Gates' book is a lesson in listening. A powerful, poignant, and ultimately humble call to arms.” (Tara Westover, author of the New York Times number one best seller Educated)
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What listeners say about The Moment of Lift
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- Alina
- 2020-12-24
And important read
Melinda draws the precise link between empowering women and fighting poverty, disease, and improving the state of the world as a whole. She writes with clarity and urgency, and this is important read that triggers action.
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- Sara
- 2019-10-14
Not what I was expecting this book should be free
First of all I love the Gates and all their works. But I expected more from this book. Before you buy this book know that this book is made up of Melinda telling her past experiences of her humanitarian work which include the stories of other women's. For example the first topic is her experiences and stories of other women in poor countries who do not have access to family planning/birth control.
As much as I commend her for doing what she does, but this book should be FREE. It's about spreading awareness. If you truly care about spreading awareness dor a cause, you're not going charge for that.
I was hoping for more of a book about women empowering other women through other means. If you're expecting that don't buy it. But if you're interested in paying to hear her stories then buy it.
The description should be clearer that's all.
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- Carol Hibbs
- 2021-04-16
Eye opening
Uplifting, inspiring and eye opening. I’m going to read it next on digital or written format. Thanks, Melinda for the strength, courage and ideas!
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- Mina
- 2020-10-21
Beautiful Book
A very fluent book for having a clearer view of what is happening at the global level for women. Very eye-opening and painful.
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- Princess-Gambastine
- 2020-05-05
I can’t recommend this book enough
This is a deeply compelling book, Beautifully written and beautifully read. It gives you real insight into some of the largest disparities in our world and how they are being tackled. I feel a must read for anyone.
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- Eun-Jung Kim
- 2020-01-05
Lot's of tears and empowerment!
I loved this book not because I am a feminist but I'm a mother of daughters
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- B
- 2019-11-17
Thought provoking
Loved the content and the author's narration. Every person, men and women, looking to make the world, and their own life, better should read this today.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2019-10-28
Life changing
An exceptional must-read that can change your life and the way you engage with society. Melinda is so down to earth and genuine.
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- Margaret
- 2019-10-19
the Power of Empowerment
An amazing account of the power of belief & influence for the BENEFIT of humankind. Such a contrast to the affects of current political and financial powers that sweeps the United States and world. Where are the Women & Men who are needed to stand up for the margins of society?
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- Claudia Dudzevich
- 2019-10-05
Amazing!
My first audiobook! Amazingly easy to follow, and felt as excited as reading it! I guess that needed to be extremely well done to make this happen! Loved it
Claudia Dudzevich - Vancouver, Canada
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- D. Sooley
- 2019-04-28
Phenomenal Book, Absolute Gem
This is one of the best books I have listened to in a year. The stories, the passion, struggles and emotions just ooze from Melinda Gates' narration.
This is one of those common sense reads that brings to light the struggles of the bottom portion of our civilization as well as the top. The deep humility and dedication to action paints such a wonderful contrast of one of the planet's most gifted people.
This is not some #MeToo type narrative...this is a logical look at the world and the deep struggles we face as humanity. It is well-written and narrated impeccably. Cannot say enough good things. Get it, read it. Superior.
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- Joyce
- 2019-04-23
A Metaphor for Moving Mountains
From the first word spoken I knew it was rock solid with an ease of listening that's lighter than air. There's nothing better than an author reading her own first book with passion and conviction. Empowering women changes the world, there is no doubt about it. I want all my attendees of Confident Women Consortium to get copies of Melinda's work! I'm on board with supporting Melinda who supports women who support women who help people live their best, most fulfilling lives. ~Joyce Strong, Master Transformative and Nutritional Behavior Coach
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- Maria
- 2019-05-16
Inspiring
Melinda recognizes her privilege but that doesn’t stop her from recognizing and doing something about other people’s needs. She’s inspiring but the women who inspire her are the true heroines of the book. Great read
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- BlueButterfly
- 2019-05-15
Inspiring and Motivating
This book is amazing. As a woman in the agricultural sciences who was drawn to my work as an outgrowth of my spiritual life, this book resonates with me deeply. She includes research, personal stories and a greater vision. I am inspired and motivated.
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- Anastasia
- 2019-06-13
women empowerment - beyond the buzz words
Women empowerment has become somewhat a buzz word/phrase. As a woman, I hate the phrase women empowerment and how brands try to tap into this trend and ride the wave. To me, very few marketing campaigns, very few articles have captured the true nature of what for a woman, women empowerment really means. If anything, all these efforts almost make me feel like by trying to 'include' women, women are being separated even more.
The moment of lift has really captured what it means, what is being done by The Gates foundation and it is honestly remarkably beautiful. This is the only book anyone needs to read to understand what empowerment, general empowerment not just of women means. I love that Melinda says that empowering alone is not enough, there needs to be a connection too.
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- Kate Makowski
- 2019-05-17
Wonderful inspirational and empowering story.
I highly recommend this audio book. I will read it again and again to remind me of what us possible when women are empowered.
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- Matt McCormick
- 2019-05-17
Love and Light
Wonderful stories of the importance of diversity, inclusion and belonging to lift humanity.
Love and Light!
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- sylvestertx
- 2019-06-24
Another glaring view of gender gaps and the impact on society
This was a book with several great stories outlining not just gender gaps but why having women included brings meaningful change. Gathering ideals for change by going directly to the users/people impacted helps redefine solutions. This isn’t a book for us against them but it highlights how we need to interact as men and women together to create a more meaningful society. If we stay on our own sides it solves nothing.
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- LC Ceaser
- 2019-05-11
A window in the lives of those who defy all odds
Not to sound cliche - but this is so incredibly moving. An amazing woman who details the life of amazing people across the world.
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- Noelani H
- 2019-08-05
Female empowerment with a yawn
Was hoping to find inspiration or guidance in this book from such a prominent woman but truthfully I struggled to keep reading it, if you are into listening to Melinda’s time in Africa And the social issues that surround it like female mutilation this ones for you. I could barely keep listening. I finished it hoping I would learn more from it, but kinda wish I just put it down when I originally wanted to. Little bit of female empowerment but only if you in deep in the tech world.
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