A Purposeful Life: What I’ve Learned About Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Change

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Dawn Butler

A Purposeful Life

What I’ve Learned About Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Change

Dawn Butler

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Torva
24 August 2023

Autobiography: historical, political & military; Memoirs; Social discrimination; Socialism & left-of-centre democratic ideologies; Assertiveness, motivation & self-esteem

One of Britain's first Black MPs shares the values, people and beliefs that have forged her trailblazing path to power and gives others the conviction to improve the world around them.

'Dawn Butler is a history-making, game-changing, ceiling-smashing politician. This powerful book offers a fascinating insight into both the personal and political sides of her journey.' Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London

'When I was younger my parents taught me to be resilient and my brothers told me to be resistant, and now I think it's time for a revolution. Let's complete the power of three.'

As the third Black woman ever to be elected as an MP, and the first elected African-Caribbean woman to become a Government Minister, Dawn Butler is a true pioneer. Famously ejected from the House of Commons for calling Boris Johnson a liar, her tireless campaigning to eradicate injustice - from the NHS to the Metropolitan Police - has changed lives. Until now, she's never talked openly about what has inspired and motivated her to persevere in the face of oppression.

Drawing on lessons from her own life, Dawn shows how traditional routes to power are outdated and reveals that it's easier than we think to disrupt a broken system. From her early life to the Palace of Westminster, she shares the values, people, places and beliefs that have helped her to forge her own authentic path to power.

Now she is on a mission to give others the courage and conviction to dream big and make positive change, even when everything feels broken around us.

By: Dawn Butler
Imprint: Torva
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 154mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 440g
ISBN: 9781911709329
ISBN 10: 1911709321
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 24 August 2023
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print

Dawn Butler is the Labour MP for Brent Central and stands up for groups and people in society that are often underrepresented. Dawn was named the ""most promising feminist under 35"" by New Statesman magazine and was honoured as MP of the year at the 2009 Women in Public Life Awards. In 2020 she was named one of the 25 most influential women in the UK by Vogue.

Reviews for A Purposeful Life: What I’ve Learned About Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Change

Dawn Butler is a history-making, game-changing, ceiling-smashing politician whose passionate campaigning has transformed the lives of thousands. As the first Black woman to speak at the despatch box in Parliament, Dawn has inspired many others to blaze their own paths. This warm, witty and powerful book offers a fascinating insight into both the personal and political sides of her journey. * Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London *