ISIS Press Release 06/08/07
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 17 th September 2007 for one week and then go on a national and international tour.
Confessions to a Serial Womaniser:
Secrets of the World's Inspirational Women
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 17-21 September 2007
St Martin's Place,
London,
WC2H 0HE
FOYLES BOOKSHOP 21 September 2007
113-119 Charing Cross Road 6.30 pm
London,
WC2H 0EB
FICINO GALLERY 22 September 2007
84 High Street , 3.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Harrow-on-the-Hill,
HA1 3LW
SOUTH BANK CENTRE 22-23 September 2007
Belvedere Road 2.30 pm
London,
SE1 8XX
BLACKWELL BOOKSHOP 27 September 2007
48-51 Broad Street 6.00 pm
Oxford,
OX1 3BQ
THE SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC SCIENCE 29 September 2007
11-13 Mandeville Place 2.30 pm
London,
W1U 3AJ
NEHRU CENTRE 1 October 2007
8 South Audley Street 6.30 pm
London,
W1K 1HF
TOWN HALL 8-11 October 2007
York Street
St Helier
Jersey,
JE4 8PA
ENVIRONMENT CENTRE, 6 November 2007
Bassetsbury Lane all day
High Wycombe
Bucks,
HP11 1QX
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY 8 November 2007
The Women's Library evening
Old Castle Street
London,
E1 7NT
Venue to be confirmed
Tel: 020 7320 2222
TOUR OF INDIA 19th November - 6 th December 2007
AND WORLD-WIDE January - May 2008
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.
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