Twenty-Seven Dollars and a Dream: How Muhammad Yunus Changed the World and What It Cost Him

"Twenty-Seven Dollars and a Dream: How Muhammad Yunus Changed the World and What It Cost Him" delves into the extraordinary life of Muhammad Yunus, the pioneering force behind the microcredit movement. This compelling narrative, penned by social psychologist Katharine Esty, explores how a simple act of lending $27 to 42 women in rural Bangladesh ignited a global revolution in economic justice. Awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace and numerous other accolades, Yunus's journey from founding the Grameen Bank in 1983 to his controversial removal in 2011 exemplifies the power of one individual's unyielding commitment to eradicate poverty. Through vivid anecdotes from colleagues, family, and even critics, alongside Esty’s personal insights gained from her time in Bangladesh, the book not only chronicles Yunus’s achievements but also the personal costs of his quest. Ideal for adult education settings, this inspiring story encourages readers to reflect on how they too can contribute to significant social change.