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The Power of Women
- A Doctor's Journey of Hope and Healing
- Narrated by: Dominic Hoffman
- Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins
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Publisher's Summary
'These women are each a light and an inspiration, demonstrating how the best instincts of humanity - to love, to share, to protect others - can triumph in the worst possible circumstances.'
Nobel laureate, world-renowned doctor and human rights activist Dr Mukwege has dedicated his life to caring for victims of sexual violence. Over the past two decades living and working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, he has stood up to soldiers and warlords, survived massacres and multiple assassination attempts, never swaying from his mission.
In this book, Dr Mukwege interweaves his own dramatic story with the experiences of a range of extraordinary characters: the women he has treated - many of whom, after suffering unspeakable brutality, have had the strength to heal and rebuild their lives - as well as the people he has worked with, and survivors of sexual violence whom he has met during his years of advocating for women's rights around the world.
Early on in his career, Dr Mukwege realised what he was dealing with in the DRC was merely the extreme end of a global scourge. Sexual violence is the most common, under-reported and least prosecuted crime in the world. It does not occur in a vacuum. We are all implicated - whether the violence occurs in war-torn countries, or on college campuses in the West.
The Power of Women is a rallying cry to rid our societies of violence against women, and to better learn from their resilience, strength and power. It challenges us to think about our own experiences and how all of us have a part to play in bringing about change.
For Dr Mukwege, 'emotion without action' is meaningless. Listen this book and say 'no' to indifference.
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- Mrs. Gecille Hindson
- 12-02-2022
Courage and Bravery
I absolutely loved this heartfelt portrayal of the realities that women have to face from a man’s perspective. Written with compassion, knowledge and grace. Well researched and shared.
Thank you sir, for your dedication and commitment to the feminist cause! God Bless You.
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- Anonymous User
- 30-07-2023
A must-read for everyone!
I have no words to describe the impact of this book on me. The world is a better place because of people like the author, who are able to see this significant issue that women face and do all they can to help with deep empathy. A well-written book with important recommendations for making the world a more equitable and less threatening place for women.
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