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Book SynopsisA Voice out of Poverty: The Power to Achieve through Adversity is an inspiring memoir that shows how beauty can be found in improbable places, and how achieving success is not just about making it through. Rather, it is the act of reaching back to bring others with you. As a young girl, Jillian Haslam, the author, saved a life. Herself tiny and aching from malnutrition, she stood for hours at a tea shop, begging for a ladle of milk to try and prevent her new-born sister from dying of starvation. This tenacious act was the first glimmer of a lifelong drive to empower others to rise from adversity. Now a renowned humanitarian and motivational speaker, Jillian Haslam, bestowed with the Mother Teresa Memorial International Award, The True Legend Award from The Telegraph, the Asian Woman of the Year Award by The Independent (to name a few), shares her astonishing story to light the way for people to realise that their destiny is greater than their circumstances. Jillian offers talks on overcoming adversity to corporates, educational institutions and others to help achieve their set objectives.
Trade Review“Jillian’s story of a poor Anglo-Indian family struggling to exist in the slums of Calcutta shows the power of love and goodness,” said the Duchess. “In the book, Jillian recalls the generosity of the local people, such as the tea shop owner who gave milk to her sick baby sister. The trials of her life taught her resilience and mental strength, but kindness gave her hope for the future.” “I am a great believer in kindness, and Jillian is an inspiration and example to us all.” - Sarah, Duchess of York // "...a coming of age story of courage, survival and inner strength which illuminates the human condition in all its squalor and glory.’ —Vikas Swarup, Author of Slumdog Millionaire // ‘Enormously compelling …like something out of Dickens, yet true. It has the power to move with an epic sweep, yet it is intensely personal. It is tailor-made for the cinema and I cannot think of a more worthy project to make happen!’ —Jack Sholder, Hollywood Film Director, A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge // ...riveting and essential reading.’ —Dame Joanna Lumley, actor, TV producer, activist // ‘It is no Cinderella story, but rather emphasizes hard work and sheer courage. —Shachi Amdekar, President, Cambridge University International Development Society
