""Filled with determination and an unwavering spirit, the founding story of Days for Girls comes alive in this remarkable book. Its message of courage and resilience offers valuable insights into how to overcome obstacles in order to create a lasting impact in the world. This inspiring and essential read is a call to action for anyone committed to creating positive change."
—Cynthia Kersey, author of Unstoppable, and founder and CEO of the Unstoppable Foundation
"Mergens uses her immense talents as a writer and storyteller to destigmatize the topic of menstrual health, offering a blueprint for others who want to catalyze change for a fairer and more equal world."
—Raj Kumar, founder of Devex
"Celeste Mergens takes you on a journey of resilience, hope, and healing in this inspiring and uplifting memoir."
—Jen Gottlieb, keynote speaker, author of Be Seen, and cofounder of Super Connector Media
"A humble champion and advocate for women around the globe, Celeste honestly uncovers a tragic problem that we all need to hear about and help to solve. Her unique story will touch your heart as Days for Girls reclaims precious lost days of education and equality, and replaces them with days of dignity, safety, and freedom."
—Cynthia Covey Haller, coauthor of Live Life inCrescendo"
In 2008, Celeste Mergens was working with an overcrowded orphanage on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, when she learned that menstruating girls sat on cardboard in their rooms for several days each month.
This set into motion a simple idea-combining a washable, long-lasting pad with taboo-breaking education-that became a catalyst for an unlikely global movement for equity.
Written in short, evocative chapters, The Power of Days tells the story of Mergens's quest to rally a global response to elevate menstrual health, increase universal access to menstrual supplies, shatter stigma through education, and advocate for global policy change. Raised in poverty by a mentally ill parent, Mergens learned early on that building the life she wanted would take equal parts determination and humility, traits that led her to create the kinds of inclusive conversations and solutions she is known for around the globe.
The challenges Mergens faced and the lessons she learned, personally and professionally, and the triumphs and resourcefulness of leaders all over the globe are illuminating to all who wish to make a difference and create a more equitable world.
This enhanced audio recording features an audio-exclusive Q&A between Days for Girls cofounders Celeste and Don Mergens.
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This set into motion a simple idea-combining a washable, long-lasting pad with taboo-breaking education-that became a catalyst for an unlikely global movement for equity.
Written in short, evocative chapters, The Power of Days tells the story of Mergens's quest to rally a global response to elevate menstrual health, increase universal access to menstrual supplies, shatter stigma through education, and advocate for global policy change. Raised in poverty by a mentally ill parent, Mergens learned early on that building the life she wanted would take equal parts determination and humility, traits that led her to create the kinds of inclusive conversations and solutions she is known for around the globe.
The challenges Mergens faced and the lessons she learned, personally and professionally, and the triumphs and resourcefulness of leaders all over the globe are illuminating to all who wish to make a difference and create a more equitable world.
This enhanced audio recording features an audio-exclusive Q&A between Days for Girls cofounders Celeste and Don Mergens.
The Power of Days: A Story of Resilience, Dignity, and the Fight for Women's Equity
In 2008, Celeste Mergens was working with an overcrowded orphanage on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, when she learned that menstruating girls sat on cardboard in their rooms for several days each month.
This set into motion a simple idea-combining a washable, long-lasting pad with taboo-breaking education-that became a catalyst for an unlikely global movement for equity.
Written in short, evocative chapters, The Power of Days tells the story of Mergens's quest to rally a global response to elevate menstrual health, increase universal access to menstrual supplies, shatter stigma through education, and advocate for global policy change. Raised in poverty by a mentally ill parent, Mergens learned early on that building the life she wanted would take equal parts determination and humility, traits that led her to create the kinds of inclusive conversations and solutions she is known for around the globe.
The challenges Mergens faced and the lessons she learned, personally and professionally, and the triumphs and resourcefulness of leaders all over the globe are illuminating to all who wish to make a difference and create a more equitable world.
This enhanced audio recording features an audio-exclusive Q&A between Days for Girls cofounders Celeste and Don Mergens.
This set into motion a simple idea-combining a washable, long-lasting pad with taboo-breaking education-that became a catalyst for an unlikely global movement for equity.
Written in short, evocative chapters, The Power of Days tells the story of Mergens's quest to rally a global response to elevate menstrual health, increase universal access to menstrual supplies, shatter stigma through education, and advocate for global policy change. Raised in poverty by a mentally ill parent, Mergens learned early on that building the life she wanted would take equal parts determination and humility, traits that led her to create the kinds of inclusive conversations and solutions she is known for around the globe.
The challenges Mergens faced and the lessons she learned, personally and professionally, and the triumphs and resourcefulness of leaders all over the globe are illuminating to all who wish to make a difference and create a more equitable world.
This enhanced audio recording features an audio-exclusive Q&A between Days for Girls cofounders Celeste and Don Mergens.
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| BN ID: | 2940159431684 |
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| Publisher: | HighBridge Company |
| Publication date: | 10/03/2023 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
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