7 Books that Made a Difference to Yoko Ono

Half the Sky
By Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn

The title, taken from a Chinese proverb, says it all: "Women hold up half the sky." This book is different from others about gender oppression: It illustrates how women in Africa and Asia are leading a courageous, strong crusade. It is a story of empowerment. We can learn from their wisdom. This book takes a sad song and makes it better, so to speak.

Ono's next pick: The Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge, MD