The Moment of Lift

How Empowering Women Changes the World

By: Melinda Gates

Narrated by: Melinda Gates

Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins

Publisher's summary

'We need this message more than ever' – Malala Yousafzai

The right to:
Spend your own money. Go to school. Earn an income. Access contraceptives. Work outside the home. Walk outside the home. Choose whom to marry. Get a loan. Start a business. Own property. Divorce a husband. See a doctor. Drive a car.
All of these rights are denied to women in some parts of the world.

A Sunday Times bestselling debut from Melinda Gates, a timely and necessary call to action for women's empowerment.

'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.'

In this moving and compelling book, Melinda shares the stories of the inspiring people she’s met during her work and travels around the world and the lessons she’s learned from them. 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.

When we lift others up, they lift us up, too.

This audiobook now includes a new afterword.

©2019 Melinda Gates (P)2019 Macmillan Digital Audio

Critic reviews

"When you lift up women, you lift up everybody - families, communities, entire countries...In her book, Melinda tells the stories of the inspiring people she's met through her work all over the world, digs into the data, and powerfully illustrates issues that need our attention...I've called Melinda an impatient optimist and that's what she delivers here - the urgency to tackle these problems and the unwavering belief that solving them is indeed possible." (Barack Obama)

"It is a call for unity, inclusion and connection. We need this message more than ever." (Malala Yousafzai)

"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 you carry in your heart and mind long after the last page." (Brené Brown, PdD, author of New York Times best seller Dare to Lead)

Eye Opening!

Wow. What a great book it is! Came at a time when I've been witnessing how amazing my wife/mother of our new born is. Not that I've never respected women, but the amount of love, dedication she has put into raising our beloved son is second to none, and makes me honor women deeply. Reading this book and seeing my wife take care of our son makes me realise how much women aren't appreciated enough. This book has ignited in me the hunger and the desire to stand up for women and everyone marginalized. Thanks to my wife and Melinda for opening my eyes.

The moment of lift

Such an emotional read but so inspiring at the same time. Loved the book!

Absolutely inspiring!

An intense listen, that surpased my expectations. It is written well the logic and layout was well thought through.

Inspiring, eye opening and heart breaking

I could’ve listened to another 70 hours of this book. Thank you for letting us feel you and the heroes of your stories. Truly heart warming. Please, keep going on with your mission and keep writing.

A book that will forever change you.

What an incredible story. It will change you from the inside. Thank you Melinda Gates

Unforgettable.

This was a spectacular audio-book, filled with stories that will stay with me forever. Hearing the struggles of so many women in disadvantaged backgrounds was heart-breaking, but hearing about their immense courage and strength was inspiring. I am very grateful to Melinda for beautifully narrating this book, and sharing so many amazing stories with us. This book truly changes your perspective and I wholeheartedly recommend it.

Such a Moment of Lift!

Thank you Melinda for giving me clarity of the kind of problems I want to solve and the kind of impact I want to bring to the world. I hope one day I can follow your path to build connection with other and lift them so that no one is left behind and forgotten.

Everyone should read at least part of this book

Absolutely loved it. She is so informative, thought provoking and crystal clear about disparities women still face.