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Disclosures of syeda abida hussain in her book power. In this book, hussain throws light on the contradictions between her personal and political ambitions and cosmopolitanism and her traditional. The political odyssey of a pakistani woman, was launched at cais on 20 october 2016. Guillaume and jinnah of pakistan by stanley wolpert. Hussain, 68, is in india for the release of the book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The political odyssey of a pakistani woman published by oxford university press oup, which was. The political odyssey of a pakistani woman, published by oxford. The political odyssey of a pakistani woman by syeda abida. Syeda abida hussains political autobiography power failure.
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Her father, landlord syed abid hussain shah, was an honorary colonel in the indian army and a politician who was elected on the platform of the muslim league for a seat in the constituent assembly of india in 1945. Hussain provides an overarching, complex and humane view of local and international issues, shedding light on the inherent complexity of pakistani society and the abyssal divide between the haves and the havenots in south asian societies. In 2011 the karachi literature festival prize came with rs. The political odyssey of a pakistani woman by hussain, syeda abida isbn. Born to syed abid hussain, one of the most prominent landlords of punjab, and kishwar, the daughter of a successful businessman of lahore, abida was gifted by. The political odyssey of a pakistani woman, published by oxford university press in 2015, syeda abida hussain outlines the impacts that key political events in pakistan have had on her personal life and on the destiny of the nation. Abida hussain was born in jhang, punjab in pakistan, into a wealthy family that owns farmhouses, cattle ranges, and ranches in 1948. Senator mushahid hussain praised abida hussains unique writing style. The political odyssey of a pakistani woman, oxford university press. Power failure political odyssey of a pakistani woman syeda abida hussain.
Jan 15, 2017 if i were asked to rank the autobiography of syeda abida hussain in the context of political information contained in it from the time period 1964ad onwards till 20ad, i will rank it amongst the top 10 books written on the subject of pakistani politics in the last 50 years. Considering the fact that abida hussain has been part of power corridors from grass root. He said that her book reflected her vibrant personality. Power failure presents the autobiographical account of syeda abida hussain s life. Power failure is truly a great autobiography by syeda abida hussain on many counts. She belongs to jhang, situated in the punjab province of pakistan. Abida hussain has the distinction of being the first woman to chair the district council of jhang.
According to the launching ceremony of abida hussain s book in delhi in 2016, the telegraph india noted and quoted her age 68 in 2016. At an event held at the pakistan national council of the arts pnca auditorium, oxford. The karachi literature festival pepsi prize goes to the best nonfiction book in english by a pakistani pakistaniorigin author published in any part of the world. Her mother was daughter of sir maratab ali shah, sister of industrialists syed amjid ali shah, wajid ali shah and babar ali shah.
The political odyssey of a pakistani woman is an autobiography by syeda abida hussain, and the title is a wellsuited one. While, earlier, the political taboloid, the nation reported her age 66 in 2014. Political odyssey of a pakistani woman 9780199401574 by hussain, syeda abida and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. The 68yearold author of the book, power failure the political odyssey of a pakistani woman, syeda abida hussain, is daughter of late politician, big landlord and honorary colonel abid hussain of shah jewna. Syeda abida hussain, mushahid hussain, and syed talat hussain. The political odyssey of a pakistani woman authors authors.
Beyond the crisis by state by maleeha lodhi, life of muhammad by a. Syeda abida hussain is the author of power failure 3. In this book, hussain throws light on the contradictions between her personal a. The political odyssey of a pakistani woman, published by oxford university press in. The book is a narrative of not just the authors personal life, but also the key political events that have shaped the country. Minister in the nawaz sharif government in the 1990s, and pakistans ambassador to the united states from 19911994, syeda hussain has detailed 40 years of. Islamabad a book lunching ceremony was held here on monday at pakistan national council of arts pnca featuring the political autobiography of veteran politician. Syeda abida hussain is a politician, agriculturist, and diplomat. The political odyssey of a pakistani woman by syeda abida hussain 2015, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Syeda abida hussain, a wellknown pakistani politician from jhang in punjab, first wrote her autobiography power failure.
Oct 24, 2016 syeda abida hussain s book, power failure. It is a political autobiography which gives an insider view into the tumultuous political. Aiia victoria is delighted to welcome her to melbourne to discuss her remarkable career. Her story is intertwined with that of pakistani politics. Abida hussain has the distinction of being the first woman to chair the district council of jhang, and the first woman to be popularly elected as member of the national assembly of pakistan. Abida hussains gripping memoir the express tribune. The political odyssey of a pakistani woman launched here on monday in the capital city. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Confessions of a feudal lords daughter business recorder.
Considering the fact that abida hussain has been part of power corridors from grass root local bodies to cabinet member of national assembly during different governments besides playing active role in opposition, this autobiography gives you a rollercoaster of pakistani politics and an honest view about how. The book is a political biography of the authorin which she has intertwined the impacts that key political events of the country have had on her personal lifeand on. Its a book that tells us not only of a fairytale childhood and gilded youth honeymoon in singapore and hong kong but also takes us through the. It starts in the latter part of ayubs rule, and draws to an end with the assassination of benazir bhutto in 2007, hussains own life story nicely interwoven with it. The text has been enhanced by corresponding photographs, both, from her personal and public life.
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