CONFESSIONS TO A SERIAL WOMANISER
Secrets of the World's Inspirational Women
Zerbanoo Gifford
What links a hugging saint, a ground-breaking scientist who took on the multinationals, a French Resistance heroine who took on the Gestapo, a judge who took on Saddam Hussein, a high flier who was educated by an elephant, a spiritual giantess who danced with Fred Astaire, the original Cosmopolitan Girl, a politician who lives with two Oscars, a Bollywood actress worshipped by millions, a Chinese entrepreneur immortalized on a postage stamp and a princess who is able to touch her nose with her toes?
They are just some of the extraordinary women you'll encounter in Confessions to a Serial Womaniser: Secrets of the World's Inspirational Women. In the first venture of its kind the book contains the wisdom of over 200 of the world's most dynamic women, who speak frankly about everything: their mothers, families, education, men, gurus, love, feminism, fairy stories, failures and successes. In an era that worships celebrity, this is a celebration of true celebrities - women who will leave a lasting legacy enriching the lives of future generations.
Author and social campaigner Zerbanoo Gifford has completed an epic challenge of meeting and documenting the lives and careers of hundreds of inspirational women, from 60 countries and every field of endeavour. Women who have excelled whether it be in the world of business or government, the arts or science, academia or religion.
What emerges from their stories is a unique portrait of womankind at the start of the twenty-first century. Each has an individual perspective and experience of life and together they build a complete picture of women speaking with a powerful and collective voice.
The women have a magical presence which has been captured in a set of specially commissioned portraits by the artist Jeroo Roy, Women - a world of inspiration. The 208 paintings will go on view at the National Portrait Gallery from 17th September 2007 for one week and then go on a national and international tour.
The ASHA Centre
The proceeds from the sale of this book will go to The ASHA Centre, a charity fostering greater peace and understanding amongst diverse communities, especially the young. Located in the beautiful surroundings of the Royal Forest of Dean, England, The ASHA Centre is an international retreat that encourages community participation through a holistic programme of performing and visual arts, conservation projects and personal transformation. Buy online »
Launch Events
To attend launch events, to view the portraits and to meet Zerbanoo and many of the women in person, check out the dates below.
| NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY St Martin's Place London WC2H 0HE |
17-21 September 2007 |
| FOYLES BOOKSHOP 113-119 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0EB |
21 September 2007 6.30 pm |
| FICINO GALLERY 84 High Street Harrow-on-the-Hill HA1 3LW |
22 September 2007 3.00 pm - 6.00 pm |
| SOUTH BANK CENTRE Belvedere Road London SE1 8XX |
22-23 September 2007 2.30 pm |
| BLACKWELL BOOKSHOP 48-51 Broad Street Oxford OX1 3BQ |
27 September 2007 6.00 pm |
| THE SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC SCIENCE 11-13 Mandeville Place London W1U 3AJ |
29 September 2007 2.30 pm |
| NEHRU CENTRE 8 South Audley Street London W1K 1HF |
1 October 2007 6.30 pm |
| TOWN HALL York Street St Helier Jersey JE4 8PA |
8-11 October 2007 |
| ENVIRONMENT CENTRE Bassetsbury Lane High Wycombe Bucks HP11 1QX |
6 November 2007 all day |
| LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY The Women's Library Old Castle Street London E1 7NT Venue to be confirmed Tel: 020 7320 2222 |
8 November 2007 evening |
| TOUR OF INDIA | 19 November - 6 December 2007 |
| AND WORLD-WIDE | January - May 2008 |
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