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Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide - by Kristof and WuDunn
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To critics' delight, Soskice has resurrected the long-forgotten story of two daring women who bucked the conventions of their day and prevailed. Critics were quick to point out that this rollicking adventure tale will appeal to a broad spectrum of readers despite its religious overtones. Soskice's scholarship is impeccable, and she engages readers in the controversies surrounding the Bible in the late 19th century while skillfully evoking the prejudices of the Victorian era and placing her charm
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