Mighty Be Our Powers
Mighty Be Our Powers
Leymah Gbowee
Melinda Gates
Melinda Gates recommended this book on Likewise.com.
+
1
All books

Mighty Be Our Powers

Mighty Be Our Powers: How Sisterhood, Prayer, and Sex Changed a Nation at War

Leymah Gbowee
By
Leymah Gbowee
4.2
4237
ratings on Goodreads

In the heart of Liberia's darkness, where war had laid its heavy cloak over the land, emerged a beacon of hope named Leymah Gbowee. Her story, as chronicled in "Mighty Be Our Powers," is one of profound transformation—from a young woman shattered by the relentless brutality of civil conflict to an indomitable force for peace. Gbowee's journey is not just a tale of personal survival but a testament to the collective power of women united in the face of adversity. Faced with the devastation of her country and the despair of domestic abuse, she found within her the courage to harness her anguish, sparking a movement that would change the course of history. With the formation of the Liberian Mass Action for Peace, Gbowee ignited a fire within both Christian and Muslim women, leading a campaign that defied the norms of a society engulfed in violence. Through sit-ins, public protests, and a groundbreaking sex strike, these women confronted not only the tyrants who had ravaged their homeland but also the world's indifference. "Mighty Be Our Powers" is not merely a recounting of historical events; it's an inspiring narrative of how unity, fortified by the unyielding spirit of women, can tear down the walls of tyranny and guide a nation toward the dawn of peace.

Read more
Released
2011
1 Jan
Length
246
Pages

1

recommendations

recommendation

Melinda Gates recommended this book on Likewise.com.
The person who hurt you--who raped you or killed your family--is also here. If you are still angry at that person, if you haven't been able to forgive, you are chained to him. Everyone could feel the emotional truth of that: When someone offends you and you haven't let go, every time you see him, you grow breathless or your heart skips a beat. If the trauma was really severe, you dream of revenge. Above you, is the Mountain of Peace and Prosperity where we all want to go. But when you try to climb that hill, the person you haven't forgiven weighs you down. It's a personal choice whether or not to let go. No one can tell you how long to mourn a death or rage over a rape. But you can't move forward until you break that chain.
— Leymah Gbowee, Mighty Be Our Powers

Similar recommendations

View all
Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!
11
people
person
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
Walter Isaacson
9
people
person
Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs
Walter Isaacson
9
people
person
Becoming Steve Jobs
Becoming Steve Jobs
Brent Schlender
8
people
person
Educated
Educated
Tara Westover
8
people
person
Einstein
Einstein
Walter Isaacson
8
people
person
When Breath Becomes Air
8
people
person
12 Rules for Life
12 Rules for Life
Jordan Peterson
7
people
person
Mountains Beyond Mountains
7
people
person
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
7
people
person

This site is part of Amazon’s Associates Program. Purchasing books recommended by successful individuals through my links earns us a small commission, helping keep the site running, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting our site!