43 pages 1 hour read

Nicholas D. Kristof , Sheryl WuDunn

A Path Appears: Transforming Lives, Creating Opportunity

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014

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Before You Read

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A Path Appears: Transforming Lives, Creating Opportunity by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn explores how individuals can engage in altruism by donating money, volunteering, and advocacy work to create more opportunities for others worldwide. The book discusses various social issues and preventative programs, changing development work dynamics, and the benefits of giving, supported by research and real-life stories. Topics include sex trafficking and early childhood education.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Kristof and WuDunn's A Path Appears explores philanthropy and social change through compelling narratives. Readers praise its inspirational stories and practical solutions for global issues. Critics, however, find the breadth overwhelming and the anecdotes occasionally idealistic. Overall, it is a motivational read that encourages actionable change.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Path Appears?

Readers who appreciate A Path Appears by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn are often inspired by social change, philanthropy, and global activism. Similar to fans of Half the Sky by the same authors or Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder, they seek compelling narratives and solutions to address poverty and inequality.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

1220L

Book Details

Genre

Chinese Literature

Asian Literature

Inspirational

Topics

Sociology

Social Justice

Gender / Feminism