Purple Dandelion
A Musim woman's struggle against violence and oppression
$26.00
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
8 April 2011
Summary
Purple Dandelion is the true story of Farida Sultana, an extraordinary Muslim woman and single mother. The book is a reflection of her personal journey as an unconventional child who struggled through her adulthood and married life. Being a survivor of violence and abuse, Farida emerged as a strong advocate against all forms of violence and cultural and religious oppression against women.The book chronicles her remarkable life. It begins in Bangladesh when as a young girl, she found herself i…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781921497537 |
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| ISBN-10: | 192149753X |
| Author: | Farida Sultana, Shila Nair |
| Publisher: | Exisle Publishing |
| Imprint: | Exisle Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 8 April 2011 |
| Weight: | 505g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 153mm |
About The Author
Farida Sultana
Farida Sultana has been working in the area of violence against women for over 17 years. She first became associated with Shakti AID UK as a survivor of violence and then as a volunteer. In 1995 she started Shakti in New Zealand. Farida is an advocate for various migrant and refugee issues, works closely with the wider communities and also serves on various boards in New Zealand. She has one adult daughter.Shila Nair qualified and worked as a journalist in India for 15 years before she migrated to New Zealand with her husband. She has since divorced and has requalified as a counsellor. Being a survivor of violence herself, she is a passionate advocate for the cause of violence against women. She has been working with Shakti since 2002.
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