An Uncensored Life: Zerbanoo Gifford

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. 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. She chaired committees, advised political leaders and was the first Asian woman to stand for Parliament, having been elected onto Harrow Council. 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 despite all odds.
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An Uncensored Life: Zerbanoo Gifford

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. 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. She chaired committees, advised political leaders and was the first Asian woman to stand for Parliament, having been elected onto Harrow Council. 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 despite all odds.
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An Uncensored Life: Zerbanoo Gifford

An Uncensored Life: Zerbanoo Gifford

by Farida Master
An Uncensored Life: Zerbanoo Gifford

An Uncensored Life: Zerbanoo Gifford

by Farida Master

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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. 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. She chaired committees, advised political leaders and was the first Asian woman to stand for Parliament, having been elected onto Harrow Council. 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 despite all odds.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9789351776376
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers India
Publication date: 12/10/2015
Sold by: HARPERCOLLINS
Format: eBook
Pages: 240
File size: 3 MB

About the Author

Farida Master was the former editor of Stardust, Society Fashion, Citadel magazines and the Pune Times of India. She has also hosted events like the Ford Super Model of the World, India and the India Show in Milan. Farida has also written for Herald Online, New Zealand Herald and Her Magazine.

Table of Contents

Preface ix

1 Living the Adventure 1

2 Her Father's Daughter 7

3 Turning Point 25

4 A Leap of Faith 32

5 The Winner Takes It All 41

6 Bully Boys 54

7 Success and Setbacks 66

8 Buffalo Bill 88

9 A Real Hero 108

10 Lady Dharamshala 121

11 A Near-Death Experience 134

12 The Story of Hope 145

13 A Jewel in the Forest 164

14 Spiritual Warrior 178

15 Saints and Seers 189

16 Cosmic Networker 197

17 Beyond the Biography: Inner Thoughts 215

Acknowledgements 225

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