No Woman Left Behind

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NOW A USA TODAY BESTSELLER, this inspiring narrative chronicles the journey of a woman who leaves a successful Madison Avenue career to confront the global maternal health crisis. Prefaced by a powerful foreword from best-selling author Abraham Verghese, this 2025 International Book Award Winner in Autobiography/Memoir highlights the impact of a small group’s faith and actions in addressing urgent issues. The sobering reality that a woman is most at risk of dying or suffering severe injury during childbirth is vividly illustrated when the author visits the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia. There, she witnesses young women suffering from obstetric fistula, a condition that leaves them shunned by their communities. Recognizing that surgery is the only solution, she decides to leave her advertising career behind and establish the Fistula Foundation in Silicon Valley, transforming it into a global leader in fistula treatment. Through compelling firsthand accounts from dedicated surgeons in Africa and Asia, the narrative reveals the fight to restore hope to vulnerable women. Supported by a compassionate network of donors from nearly 70 countries, the foundation operates without government funding, showcasing the profound impact of individual action. This personal journey serves as both an inspiring testament and a practical guide for those seeking to make a meaningful difference. All of the author’s net proceeds will sup