Half The Sky : The Gallery Books

When I saw the theme for this week's Gallery there was only ever going to be one book that I could feature. Half the Sky, the book by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl Wudunn that quite simply changed my life.

I had to cheat a bit with my image because it doesn't matter how many copies of this amazing book I buy, I always pass it on to someone else. I'm not kidding when I say I've bought at least 15 copies.

Huge congratulations to Nicholas and Sheryl for topping the New York Times Bestseller List this week. 

If you read just one more book in your life, make it this one. Get educated about the issues of our gender around the world and DO SOMETHING to make a change.

Half the Sky is available on Amazon, in print and download.

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Women of the Year 2012 : Sian To

Back on a Saturday morning in July a rather official letter landed on my doormat. It was in a posh, handwritten envelope. The very kind of letter that I never get.

It stood out so much that I actually opened it. I never open my mail at the weekend.

Inside was an invitation to attend the Women of the Year lunch as one of the chosen Women of the Year for 2012.

In all honesty, I though it was someone playing a trick on me but over the following weeks, emails and correspondence took place and I realised that I wasn't in the midst of an elaborate hoax but still completely baffled by my invitation.

Today, I attended the Women of the Year awards lunch and really I'm left speechless. To be in the presence of such amazing, courageous, inspirational women, who have achieved things I can only dream of is a special place to be indeed.  

I don't know how I found myself there, who nominated me, or who voted for me but I know that I do need to thank every single person who has ever believed in me or shouted my corner. 

I know that I'm stubborn and opinionated but I also believe in fighting for what is right, especially for those who can't make as much noise as me.

xx

Super Morrissey Bros

Found this on You Tube. Genius.

Chanel No5 Part 2 : Wherever I go

I am loving Chanel's new video content. I featured Part 1 a couple of weeks ago and here's Part 2 starring Brad Pitt. What's not to love?