Well we all had a great night with lots of dm conversations. This was not surprising considering this book was a composition of true stories from around the globe. With stories that were passionate, shocking, compelling, inspiring and very thought provoking across many levels. I was so happy to hear how reading this book inspired us all to stand up and take action.
Tahnee was thinking about joining a foster sister program in Melbourne and providing some support for women oversea, she is still looking at just how she will contribute. She also read other books mentioned in this book.
Elise is seriously looking at volunteering her vet skills overseas for a few weeks and is also considering how she can contribe.
Meg was looking at using her skills to help prison people get jobs when they have finished their sentences and also wanted to find out more about giving to charities listed in the book. PS a note of apology to MEGS CAMPING FRIENDS this book was full of stats, sorry from LIZ.
Debbie is considing going overseas to work in an orphanage with a volunteering program run by her work.
I am still considering all my options but as Meg pointed out i will work with my own skills to help both in Australia and with a cause from overseas. I am truly inspired and excited to see how each of us will endeavor to make some sort of impact on the cruelties of humanity which exist here now. I will also pass this book on to as many people as i can hoping they to will find something that inspires!!!!
I think we all could have talked for weeks about the issues raised by the stories in this vividly illustrated book. For those that were unable to attend we all had two questions (thanks Kerry for that great suggestion) to talk about in relation to the book.
QUESTION 1: What story/stories had a impact on you and why?
QUESTION 2: Did it change your view on modern society around the world?
Q1:In brief i think most stories had a impact on me in some way shape or form and i hope i will take the positives from these stories to create greater meaning in my life each day. The least i take away from this book is i am grateful for the little things and hopeful for the future. And my children are never going overseas.
Q2:YES YES YES i had no idea of the scale of cruelty and impact of culture's on humanity's suffering. The stats were very shocking. 60 minute's!! never missed a show, you have much to answer for and i see the need to broaden my horizons, THANKS DEB. lol
SCORES
Tahnee - 8 comments - important and catalytic
Elise - 7 comments - eye opening
Kaye - 7 comments - disturbing
Meg -8 comments - thought provoking
Debbie -8 comments - remarkable
Elizabeth - 9 comments - a treasure i will return to so i can learn and grow
"It's impossible to exaggerate the importance of this book. Wonderfully written and vividly description, HALF THE SKY can and should galvanize support for reform on all levels. Inspiring as it is shocking, this book demands to be read." -ANNE RICE author of Called Out of Darkness
NOTE !!!
MAY book- SECRET LIFE OF BEES by monk kidd- at Kaye's house
JUNE book -NORTHANGER ABBEY by Jane Austin -at Elise's hous
Tahnee was thinking about joining a foster sister program in Melbourne and providing some support for women oversea, she is still looking at just how she will contribute. She also read other books mentioned in this book.
Elise is seriously looking at volunteering her vet skills overseas for a few weeks and is also considering how she can contribe.
Meg was looking at using her skills to help prison people get jobs when they have finished their sentences and also wanted to find out more about giving to charities listed in the book. PS a note of apology to MEGS CAMPING FRIENDS this book was full of stats, sorry from LIZ.
Debbie is considing going overseas to work in an orphanage with a volunteering program run by her work.
I am still considering all my options but as Meg pointed out i will work with my own skills to help both in Australia and with a cause from overseas. I am truly inspired and excited to see how each of us will endeavor to make some sort of impact on the cruelties of humanity which exist here now. I will also pass this book on to as many people as i can hoping they to will find something that inspires!!!!
I think we all could have talked for weeks about the issues raised by the stories in this vividly illustrated book. For those that were unable to attend we all had two questions (thanks Kerry for that great suggestion) to talk about in relation to the book.
QUESTION 1: What story/stories had a impact on you and why?
QUESTION 2: Did it change your view on modern society around the world?
Q1:In brief i think most stories had a impact on me in some way shape or form and i hope i will take the positives from these stories to create greater meaning in my life each day. The least i take away from this book is i am grateful for the little things and hopeful for the future. And my children are never going overseas.
Q2:YES YES YES i had no idea of the scale of cruelty and impact of culture's on humanity's suffering. The stats were very shocking. 60 minute's!! never missed a show, you have much to answer for and i see the need to broaden my horizons, THANKS DEB. lol
SCORES
Tahnee - 8 comments - important and catalytic
Elise - 7 comments - eye opening
Kaye - 7 comments - disturbing
Meg -8 comments - thought provoking
Debbie -8 comments - remarkable
Elizabeth - 9 comments - a treasure i will return to so i can learn and grow
"It's impossible to exaggerate the importance of this book. Wonderfully written and vividly description, HALF THE SKY can and should galvanize support for reform on all levels. Inspiring as it is shocking, this book demands to be read." -ANNE RICE author of Called Out of Darkness
NOTE !!!
MAY book- SECRET LIFE OF BEES by monk kidd- at Kaye's house
JUNE book -NORTHANGER ABBEY by Jane Austin -at Elise's hous
