Shaken, Stirred But Not Deterred

Inspiring Stories of Determination, Commitment and Resilience

Women Voices are crucial to creating inclusive, open and prosperous societies. In this book 20 women from across the world raise their voices to share their heartwarming and empowering stories. These are the brave and courageous ones who chose to stand up and get heard! They took charge of a situation, turning challenges into inspiration.

Each chapter, we get a glimpse into women's difficulties when their culture demands that they remain subservient, and their need is to be free and contribute to the world.

We learn how to turn problems into opportunities through courage, creativity and resilience. We travel an author's journey from self-hatred to self-love and the importance of mindfulness in such a difficult journey.

We share another author's journey of transformation that begins with the most difficult of steps – a leap of faith that all will be as it should be. A leap that can and will shake anyone's entire world!

We also learn how the simple act of running can cause the most incredible ripple effects in someone's life - if you remain undeterred by the obstacles placed before you.

These are our inspiring authors: Gillian Stapleton, Judith O’Callaghan, Amye Wong, Dorothy Bach, Lakshmi Murlidharan, Mahal Rajan, Michelle Harris, Dr. Neera Gupta, Patricia Arkenbout, Radhika Unni, Rasyida Samsudin Paddy, Ruchi Parekh, Valerie Chow, Anita Dadlani, Nirmala Singhee, Pallavi Chaturvedi, Ghenwa Habbal, Omaimaa Mohammad, Elaine Rodrigo and Nancy Hughes.

Fund raised from the royalty will support the work of Singapore Children’s Society. The Society protects and nurtures children and youth of all races and religions.