| Accidental Opportunities: A Journey Through Many Doors Contributor(s): Pachai, Bridglal (Author) |
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ISBN: 1552662365 ISBN-13: 9781552662366 Publisher: Fernwood Publishing OUR PRICE: $22.72 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2008 Annotation: Compelling and inspiring, this autobiography chronicles the life of Bridglal "Bridge" Pachai, a lifelong advocate of social justice whose journey has taken him from South Africa to Halifax, Nova Scotia. The book traces his years teaching history-at universities in South Africa, Malawi, Gambia, and Halifax-while also detailing his important work as director of both the Black Cultural Centre in Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission. Ultimately, this memoir reveals how one man's ideals and convictions have shone through to hold him on his remarkable path. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Human Rights - Biography & Autobiography | Social Scientists & Psychologists |
| Dewey: B |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.60 lbs) 197 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Compelling and inspiring, this autobiography chronicles the life of Bridglal "Bridge" Pachai, a lifelong advocate of social justice whose journey has taken him from South Africa to Halifax, Nova Scotia. The book traces his years teaching history--at universities in South Africa, Malawi, Gambia, and Halifax--while also detailing his important work as director of both the Black Cultural Centre in Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission. Ultimately, this memoir reveals how one man's ideals and convictions have shone through to hold him on his remarkable path. |