Jillian Haslam - A Voice out of Poverty: The Power to Achieve through Adversity

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A Voice out of Poverty

A Voice out of Poverty, is a coming of age story of courage, survival and inner strength which illuminates the human condition in all its squalor and glory. Vikas Swarup, writer of Slumdog Millionnaire

A Voice out of Poverty is riveting and essential reading. It authentically lifts the silence that hangs over the lives of the poor and the severe challenges and stigmas faced by British families who stayed in India after Indias independence. Ive seen those conditions myself, and Jillian Haslams harrowing account is full of deep insight about the crushing ways in which gender discrimination, class, corruption, and injustice shape possibility. And yet, we are lifted by Haslams triumph when she forges the opportunity to succeedonly to bring others with her.

Dame Joanna Lumley, actress, TV producer, activist

Enormously compelling like something out of Dickens, yet true. It has the power to move with an epic sweep, yet 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, Nightmare on Elm Street II among other films

Jillian shows that the human spirit can overcome everything. I hear her distinct voice all the way through and read the chapters thinking, Surely it cannot get any worse? Then it does. Each chapter is a rich story within a story Jillians will to support her family and to survive helps me to face my own challenges better and to think, If she could do it, why cant I?

Rani Singh, radio presenter, journalist, author of Sonia Gandhi and An Officer and His Holiness: How the Dalai Lama crossed into India

As someone who grew up in Canada, I had almost zero knowledge about the Anglo-Indian community, its history, and the prejudices it faces. In this raw and honest memoir, Jillian Haslam shares her familys struggles, but also the power of story to help survive and overcome the worst traumas. An inspiring page-turner. Farzana Doctor, award-winning author of Six Metres of Pavement and All Inclusive

Jillian Haslams story is one of the most harrowing and triumphant I have ever read. Just when you think things couldnt get any more tragic, it does. One hardship after another, this woman had the fortitude to not just persevere, but to create a new standard of what it means to give back. Her stirring spirit is a beacon of much needed light in todays world.

Sheetal Sheth, actress, producer, author, activist

a powerful and transformative read. Taking inspiration from her hero, Mother Teresa, Jillian does ordinary things with extraordinary love and has helped thousands of children to escape poverty through the work of Remedia Trust, the charity she founded. The greatest gift this book offers, however, is the living proof that poverty and discrimination does not have to define our lives and that forgiveness, gratitude and generosity can reshape our future. Dr. Elizabeth Jordan, Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)

Jillian and I worked closely together for three years, and it was clear from day one that she was truly extraordinary. Even so, I had no idea of the many obstacles she had to overcome until reading this book. Her incredible success is in no way surprising, and her life story is as inspirational as it is shocking. A must read! Dave Wexler, managing director, West Monroe Partners, New York (Formerly SVP, ABN AMRO Bank, London)

poignant, sad and at the same time hopeful and uplifting. her capacity to deal with adversity seems immeasurable. I am certain every reader will find inspiration and lessons from this hard-hitting autobiography Ambi Venkateswaran, consultant, Aozora Bank Ltd., Tokyo (Formerly, CEO, Bank of America Corporation)

A powerful example of perseverance and a will to overcome circumstances. You will be inspired to help others no matter your situation and to never give up hope that you can change your story.

Matt Kinsey, international president, Toastmasters International 2022-2023

A remarkable account that captures the horror of hardship and the power of charity.

Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

A beautiful story of resiliency that never shies away from the horrors and hardships that made Haslam the woman she is today. Recommended for fans of Bren Brown and those who enjoy self-empowerment books.

Library Journal

A Voice out of Poverty is a vivid, harrowing, and inspiring account of survival, triumph, and a career in charitable outreach.

Foreword Reviews

A moving and uplifting memoir about one woman and her familys battle against soul-crushing poverty.testimony to the indomitable human spirit.

BookLife Reviews

more than a singular memoir of achievement, but a broader inspection of how personal experience can drive social and political change A Voice out of Povertys powerful message needs to be heard. This memoir should not be limited to library autobiography sections alone, but should be made part of book and social issues discussion groups, studies on contemporary Indian society, and examinations of the changing roles of women in leadership positions. Midwest Book Review

Well-written, A Voice out of Poverty is a difficult read at times because of its content, but will leave you in awe at Jillians courage and strength.

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A Voice out of Poverty

Copyright 2022 by Jillian Haslam

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Haslam, Jillian, author.

Title: A voice out of poverty : the power to achieve through adversity / Jillian Haslam.

Description: Vista, California USA : Top Reads Publishing, LLC, [2022]

Identifiers: ISBN: 9781970107234 (paperback) | 9781970107241 (ebook) | LCCN: 2022939003

Subjects: LCSH: Haslam, Jillian. | Anglo-Indians--Biography. | Woman philanthropists--Biography. | Resilience (Personality trait) | Determination (Personality trait) | Poverty--India. | Poverty--Great Britain. | Slums--India | Caste--India. | India--Economic conditions. | India--Social conditions. | Poor--Services for--India. | Poor--Services for--Great Britain. | Charities--India. | Human services--India. | Social advocacy--India. | Humanitarianism-- Awards. | LCGFT: Autobiographies. | BISAC: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Social Activists. | BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Survival.

Classification: LCC: HC440.P6 H37 2022 | DDC: 339.4/60954--dc

ISBN: 978-1-970107-23-4 (paperback)

ISBN: 978-1-970107-24-1 (ebook)

Authors note:

This book is based on my memories and to the best of my recall the people and places are acurately told as part of my story. The names of some people in this book have been changed to protect their privacy.