An Uncensored Life: Zerbanoo Gifford
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (985 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 9351776360 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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Though Farida authored The Making of a Legend, the life sketch of Dr K.B. . A senior journalist, Farida Master has been an author and editor with several publications for the last thirty years. Farida's fascination with success stories motivated her to continue writing for several publications even when she found a new perch in Auckland, the city of sails. Currently, she is the news editor of the community
This book bares a noble soul An admirable story of a woman to be admired. A riveting read. I especially enjoyed the Father-Daughter camaraderie; The Egyptian prison sojourn had me in splits, making the prison guards pander to her wishes, taking it upon themselves to get her English newspapers and loving the task too, is something Zerbanoo can dare and positively accomplish. It also brought home the fact that Mrs. Zerbanoo Gifford is indeed in . AN INSPIRATION TO ALL! Having followed the writings of Farida Master through her years as a journalist in India and later on in New Zealand,it came as no surprise when I came to know about her writing the biography of Zerbanoo Gifford,the multi-faceted human rights activist from the UK.An inspiration to all whose life she touches,the story of how Asha Centre,Zerbanoo Gifford's dream project ca. "This is a story of legacy, of how people and lives Zerbanoo touched have had an impact and have been transformed" according to Ina Gjikondi. Zerbanoo's life in this book is encapsulated with great care and simplicity in an artful way, one that is not easy to portray. Her life has many nuances, many heartfelt narratives, and yet they all connect deeply with one universal value, that of love for all beings. The story is not just about Zerbanoo, the human rights activist, the heroine mother, the wise wife, the d
She wrote for publications including The Aucklander, Woman's Weekly, Herald on Sunday, The New Zealand Herald and Her Business, apart from writing for publications overseas. Farida's fascination with success stories motivated her to continue writing for several publications even when she found a new perch in Auckland, the city of sails. Currently, she is the news editor of the community paper Botany and Ormiston Times from the Times Group. Grant, she believes her incredible journey so far was to prepare her to take on the challenge of An Uncensored Life. Her Monday morning feel-good column, 'Cheers Pune', with its large fan-following, contributed towards it. Invited to be the editor of the Pune Times, she was instrumental in turning the paper around and increasing its circulation. About the Author A senior j
Both local and global in her determination to see real change, Zerbanoo worked for the homeless charity Shelter and was director of Anti-Slavery International. Born in India, Zerbanoo Gifford moved to London at the age of four. By her early thirties she had become a pioneer for Asians in British public life. Ranging from funny to fascinating, spiritually uplifting to downright outrageous, her stories illustrate the challenges facing women in the modern world but also the triumphs and possibilities available to those open to life.. Described as a warrior princess, she is also known as a cosmic networker, connecting people of all backgrounds, faiths and traditions in celebrating their shared humanity. Overcoming racial attacks, political disenchantment, legal battles against the Government and a near-death experience, Zerbanoo's is a gripping story of a fearless woman who has held fast to the causes of equality and global justice. An Uncensored Life is a compelling biography of a human rights campaigner, philanthropist, women's champion, author and founder of the ASHA Centre - a game-changer who speaks her mind. She chaired committees, advised political leaders and was the first Asian woman to stand for Parliament, having been elected onto Harrow Council