43 pages • 1 hour read
Nicholas D. Kristof , Sheryl WuDunnA Path Appears: Transforming Lives, Creating Opportunity
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
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
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 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.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
1220L