The courageous and inspiring story of Sarbjit Kaur Athwal, who
bravely fought for justice - risking her own life - after her
sister-in-law, Surjit, was murdered in an honour killing by her
husband's family.
Foreword by DCI Clive Driscoll.
Sarbjit Kaur Athwal is a British Indian, whose sister-in-law Surjit
was the victim of an honour killing. Sarbjit secretly and bravely
campaigned for justice for Surjit, seeking murder convictions for
her husband's mother and brother. They were jailed, but Sarbjit
continues to receive death threats and ostracisation by the Sikh
community.
She has since become a police community support officer, in
gratitude for the staunch support of Detective Chief Inspector
Clive Driscoll.
A horrific story of appalling murder and awesome courage.
*Daily Mail*
I felt moved by this book as the experiences resonate with many of
the victims that we deal with every day. It also highlights how
honour systems within family and community dynamics can paralyse
someone into a place of great fear. It takes a great amount of
courage to speak out. Sarbjit has been significant to enabling
others to peer into the life of a family that put honour before a
life. My hope is that this story will encourage many not to be
silent but to come forward and speak out. As a campaigner in this
field I give credit to this story that seeks to break the silences
of many.
*Jasvinder Sanghera CBE, Chief Executive of Karma Nirvana and
bestselling author of SHAME and DAUGHTERS OF SHAME*
A horrific story of appalling murder and awesome courage.
*Daily Mail*
I felt moved by this book as the experiences resonate with many of
the victims that we deal with every day. It also highlights how
honour systems within family and community dynamics can paralyse
someone into a place of great fear. It takes a great amount of
courage to speak out. Sarbjit has been significant to enabling
others to peer into the life of a family that put honour before a
life. My hope is that this story will encourage many not to be
silent but to come forward and speak out. As a campaigner in this
field I give credit to this story that seeks to break the silences
of many.
*Jasvinder Sanghera CBE, Chief Executive of Karma Nirvana and
bestselling author of SHAME and DAUGHTERS OF SHAME*
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