The Power of Days, Celeste Mergens
The Power of Days, Celeste Mergens
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The Power of Days
A Story of Resilience, Dignity, and the Fight for Women's Equity

Author: Celeste Mergens

Narrator: Celeste Mergens

Unabridged: 13 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/03/2023


Synopsis

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.


About Celeste Mergens

Celeste Mergens is the founder of the global, award-winning nonprofit, Days for Girls International. Since 2008, Days for Girls has restored days of education and opportunity to more than 2.6 million women and girls in 144 countries by providing a perhaps surprising key to increased equity in communities-access to sustainable menstrual care products and vital conversations and education. Days for Girls is a two-time Girl Effect Champion, won the SEED Award for Gender Equity and Entrepreneurship, and was named by the Huffington Post as a "Next Ten" Organization poised to change the world in the next decade. Celeste has been featured in Oprah's O, the Oprah Magazine, Forbes, and Stanford Social Impact Review. She was awarded the AARP Purpose Prize and named Washington State's Mother of the Year, Company Global Impact Entrepreneur Top Ten Women, 2019 Global Washington Global Hero, and Women Economic Forum's Woman of the Decade. She typically gives over fifty keynotes a year, speaking for groups that have included Apple, Goldman Sachs, Nike, Intel, Columbia Apparel, and the United Nations, and consistently garners standing ovations.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Cas on August 07, 2023

This book is truly inspiring. One woman’s journey that has impacted millions of lives. The author, Celeste Mergens is truly a hero of our time. Learn how she overcame a life of poverty to lead a world wide effort to educate women and girls and help girls in impoverished areas stay in school. “I was n......more

Goodreads review by Devin on August 10, 2023

Instantly captivating! I can’t wait to finish it. My wife has been reading it day and night. What an amazing story and reality turned wonderful! Thank you Celeste......more

Goodreads review by Jeanne on August 30, 2023

The Author seamlessly shares her personal experience leading to a commitment for ending period poverty by dismantling taboos, challenging social norms and recognizing the fundamental human right for dignity, health and education. "The Power of Days" is a must read testament to the spirit of progres......more

Goodreads review by Karen on September 17, 2023

Compassion takes action! In this world where millions of people face insurmountable challenges, it is exhilarating to read about a simple solution to a problem that can be done with our own two hands. This book helped me realize, no matter our backgrounds and challenges, we all have the power within......more

Goodreads review by Megan Butler on May 04, 2024

AMAZING!! This book is inspirational, powerful, and beautiful. It was by far my favorite book I have read so far this year. Highly recommend to anybody willing to open up and learn what is going on outside our walls; and how one idea can spark a global change.......more