One of the greatest things about living in D.C. is the amazing author events that are always happening.  Recently, Politics and Prose held a book signing and lecture for Nobel Peace Prize Winner Muhammad Yunus of the Grameen Bank.   The Grameen Bank, which Professor Yunus founded, provides micro-credit to the poorest of the poor in Bangladesh and Grameen-inspired micro-credit institutions are doing the same in developing countries worldwide. 
 
Professor Yunus spoke about his new book, “Creating a World without Poverty:  How Social Business Can Transform our Lives.”  In his book he speaks of a message that likely resonates with most First Book supporters:  treat the poor with dignity and help them access resources and they won’t remain poor. 

If you’d like to hear Professor Yunus speak, check out the United Nations Foundation’s site to see if he is coming to a city near you.