Fearless Fighter An Auto biography Vera Chirwa

  • Zed Books
  • Year of publishing: 2007
  • Place of publishing: London
  • ISBN: 9781842779668
  • Language: English
  • Series: first

Příběh Very Chirwy je příběhem o zradě, uvěznění, mučení a exilu. Je ale také příběhem o naději, inspiraci a neobvyklé odvaze. Narozená během britské koloniální vlády si byla ještě jako dítě vědoma nespravedlnosti, které čelila jako Afričanka a dívka zároveň. Zatímco bojovala za své právo na vzdělání, poznala a zamilovala se do Ortona Chirwy, charismatického učitele a aktivisty. Od této chvíle byly jejich osudy spojeny s politikou Malawi po dosažení nezávislosti. Jako agitátorka, politička, právnička, manželka a matka po sobě Vera Chirwa zanechala nesmazatelnou stopu na Malawijské politické scéně. Její život je zosobněním afrického boje proti kolonialismu a korupci, ale také tragédie, kterou mnoho států prožívalo po dosažení nezávislosti - nastolení diktatury a vlády jedné strany. V této knize Vera Chirwa mluví o své minulosti s nesmírnou odvahou a humorem. Tato silná a dojemná kniha oslavuje její úspěchy a vybízí k většímu uvědomění si rizik, kterým bojovníci za lidská práva všude čelí.

Vera Chirwa's story is one of betrayal, imprisonment, torture and exile. Yet it is also a story of hope, inspiration and extraordinary bravery. Born under British colonial rule, even as a child she was aware of the injustice meted out to her as an African and a girl. While struggling for her education, she met and fell in love with Orton Chirwa, a charismatic teacher and activist. From then on their fates became intertwined with the politics of their country after independence. As a campaigner, politician, lawyer, wife and mother, Chirwa has left an indelible mark on Malawian politics. Her life embodies African struggles against colonialism and corruption.

In Fearless Fighter Chirwa talks about her past with immense courage and humour. This powerful and moving book celebrates her achievements and calls for greater awareness of the risks faced by human rights campaigners everywhere.

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