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From Repression to Freedom.

Born into a culture that demanded strict roles for women, one Manileñian refused to accept the boundaries drawn for her. This is the true story of a journey from suppression to liberation-not just for herself, but for others.

Armed with science as a chemist and inventor, she mastered the complex world of intellectual property. Fueled by a passion for justice, she became a fierce advocate for women and human rights. But her ultimate transformation lay where society least expected it: inside the concrete walls of the prison system, where, as a lay ordained Buddhist, she taught the radical art of inner peace. She knew the value of meditation and mindfulness, having survived cancer with a 5 % survival rate.

She built an egalitarian family after divorce and trauma that almost cost her life. This book is her gift to her progeny.

A deeply moving testament to the power of the intellect, the resilience of the spirit, and the boundless capacity for human transformation.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Best of Carmina
Published: 06/10/2026
ISBN: 9798234039309
Pages: 432
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.96d