An Uncensored Life: Zerbanoo Gifford
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| Rating | : | 4.18 (842 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 9351776360 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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This book bares a noble soul An admirable story of a woman to be admired. Amazon Customer 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 essence a true leader to the core; she knows her mind and has the uncanny ability to influence others for goo. AN INSPIRATION TO ALL! RG 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 came into being,is more than enough testimony to all that Zerbanoo stands for.Her unflinching strength to stand. "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 daring politician, the "rebel" daughter and sister, the founder of ASHA Center, the modern grandmother or the
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. Grant, she believes her incredible journey so far was to prepare her to take on the challenge of An Uncensored Life. Currently, she is the news editor of the community paper Botany and Ormiston Times from the Times Group. Invited to be
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. 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.. By her early thirties she had become a pioneer for Asians in British public life. Born in India, Zerbanoo Gifford moved to London at the age of four. An Uncensored Life is a compelling biography of a human rights campaign
Currently, she is the news editor of the community paper Botany and Ormiston Times from the Times Group. Her Monday morning feel-good column, 'Cheers Pune', with its large fan-following, contributed towards it. About the Author A senior journalist, Farida Master has been an author and editor with several publications for the last thirty years. She started off as a rookie journalist in a star-studded world and soon went on to edit magazines like Stardust, Citadel and Society Fashion - all from the Magna Group of Publica