Fearless fighter : an autobiography / Vera Chirwa.
Fearless fighter : an autobiography / Vera Chirwa.
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Publisher
London ; New York : Zed Books, c2007.
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N323.092/ 19
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Language
English
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Physical content
p. cm.
Contents
A family of politicians -- Against an apartheid federation -- Independence -- The cabinet crisis -- Exile -- We have got you today -- The will to live -- Back in civil society -- Human rights at the fingertips -- Democracy under threat -- Human rights commissioner -- The power to forgive.
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Publisher
London ; New York : Zed Books, c2007.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
c2007.
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Summary
"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...
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Fearless fighter : an autobiography / Vera Chirwa.
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"In association with the Danish Institute for Human Rights and Amnesty International."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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c2007.
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N323.092/ 19
Record Identifier
74VK3JRRJyLy
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VK3JRRJyLy
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ISBN
1842779656 (hb : alk. paper)
9781842779668 (pb : alk. paper)
1842779664 (pb : alk. paper)
9781842779651 (hb : alk. paper)
DDC
323.092 B
MMS ID
991023731449702626
