This book is a compilation of stories aimed to popularise the idea that many poor families can overcome their poverty and gives recognition to families who have achieved success. Policy makers believe that poverty reduction can be achieved through macro policy development and planning. However, the true stories of the selected families who have successfully crossed the borders of poverty will motivate others who are still under the poverty line. The book is also an eye opener to the important stakeholders such as politicians, policy makers, development planners, banks and other financial institutions as well as leaders of civil society organizations which can influence microfinance either positively or negatively.