Tine like many of us , has encountered adversity. One sharp side pain, turned into a life of chronic pain due to endometriosis, a gynaecological condition that affects 1 in 10 women. Turning Pain into Power by Tine Jakarasi brings to light the importance of women’s health. It touches on women’s health injustices. Although it is a personal piece about her life with pain, this book touches on a plethora of themes. It speaks on rejection, betrayal and loss; but it is also a story about courage, tenacity and resilience; and looking adversity straight in the eye.
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About the Author
Tine Jakarasi
Tine Jakarasi is passionate about all things women, children and community development. She is the founder of ‘As I Am’ Foundation and Zimbabwe Endometriosis Support Network. She has been in the community development sector for many years and her work has gotten her accolades such as ‘Most Inspirational Woman’, Obama Foundation Leader. And Top 20 Most Influential Young People in Zimbabwe amongst other titles.
