"Annie Besant: An Autobiography" by Annie Besant is a memoir from the end of the 1800s where the remarkable life of Annie Besant unfolds, revealing her transformation into a prominent social reformer, author, and theosophist. Readers discover Besant's origins, from her family history to the circumstances that molded her beliefs and sparked her activism, while revealing the challenges of a woman exploring spirituality, fighting for social justice, and making profound personal sacrifices. Starting with Besant's own doubts about writing her life story, she hopes her experiences might connect with those of her audience, particularly in uncertain times, illustrating a childhood shadowed by both Irish heritage and the strong influence of her mother, setting the stage for a journey of self-discovery and a life dedicated to shedding light on societal problems and championing the forgotten.
Annie Besant: An Autobiography
By Annie Besant
Witness one woman's incredible journey as she breaks free from societal norms to become a powerful voice for change and spiritual understanding.
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About the AuthorAnnie Besant was a British socialist, theosophist, freemason, women's rights and Home Rule activist, educationist and campaigner for Indian nationalism. She was an ardent supporter of both Irish and Indian self-rule. She became the first female president of the Indian National Congress in 1917.
Annie Besant was a British socialist, theosophist, freemason, women's rights and Home Rule activist, educationist and campaigner for Indian nationalism. She was an ardent supporter of both Irish and Indian self-rule. She became the first female president of the Indian National Congress in 1917.
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