This book is an inspiration for all women from all ages, all walks of life and specially for mothers. The word inspiring is greatly overused, but stephanie shirleys story is one of those rare cases in which it truly applies. Dame stephanie shirley is one of britains leading philanthropists and ha. But steve shirley isnt about to stop taking risks and she doesnt want.
The word inspiring is greatly overused, but stephanie shirley s story is one of those rare cases in which it truly applies. I was in awe of let it go by dame stephanie shirley, the memoirs of one of britains most successful and possibly most unknown. Dame vera stephanie steve shirley ch dbe freng fbcs nee buchthal. Let it go is an inspirational memoir from a woman who made a fortune in a mans world and then gave it all away. Let it go explores shirleys trail blazing career as an entrepreneur but it also charts her incredible personal story her dramatic arrival in england. She weaves the personal stories well into the business narrative, making it a more full picture story than most business books. Dame stephanie shirley is a highly successful entrepreneur turned ardent philanthropist.
Apr 04, 2019 let it go is an inspirational memoir from a woman who made a fortune in a mans world and then gave it all away in 1962, stephanie steve shirley founded an it software company when the concept of software barely existed. Jul 01, 2019 steve shirley s autobiography is nothing short of inspiring. If youre not yet a techhub member, please request a ticket and well email you to let you know if youve got a ticket. Dame steve shirley, the worlds first freelance programmer. The company created huge opportunities for women in tech, allowing them to work on projects like the programming of the black box flight recorder from the comfort of their own. I need to make mine a life that is worth saving dame stephanie. Nicholas coleridge on festivals, social media, ponds and wool the spears diary. The title of her book let it go refers not to selling her company, nor to. Let it go the memoirs of dame stephanie shirley the extraordinary life of dame stephanie steve shirley. Dame stephanie shirley is one of britains leading philanthropists. The title of her book let it go refers not to selling her company, nor to passing money to charitable recipients, but a buddhist concept of not letting your rancour from the past spoil your life today and in the future dame shirley describes. Let it go the book of the acclaimed, inspiring memoirs of. Let it go by dame stephanie shirley ch penguin books australia. Let it go the book of the acclaimed, inspiring memoirs of dame.
Meeting the living legend dame stephenie steve shirley fl. She is a role model for young women worldwide in her spirit, determinism, humour, and generosity simon baroncohen professor at cambridge university an inspiring memoir by a great entrepreneur who charted her life to do well while doing good ronald cohen chair of the global steering group for impact investment there is. Let it go explores shirley s trail blazing career as an entrepreneur but it also charts her incredible personal story her dramatic arrival in england as an unaccompanied kindertransport refugee during world war two and the tragic loss of her only child who suffered severely from autism. Dec 06, 20 steve shirley went on to become the worlds first freelance programmer and founded the software company f. I certainly hadnt heard of this amazing woman before and im willing to bet that many of you havent either. Shirley goes into detail about her relationships, her family life, and her struggles taking care of her child, giles, who is affected by a severe form of autism. Stephanie steve shirley created a software company when the concept of software barely existed. My extraordinary story from refugee to entrepreneur to. In her 2012 memoirs let it go, she writes i do it because of my personal history. Let it go and so to speak let it go the book of the. Let it go charts dame stephanies life from her time as a child in germany and arrival in england as an unaccompanied kindertransport refugee in 1939, setting up her unique business of women working from home in the 1960s, on to her retirement and her life subsequently, as a venture philanthropist.
We hope you enjoy this video, let us know your feedback. Dame stephanie shirley ch let it go tells the story of a fiveyearold german girl whose parents sent her away to escape the nazis, on one of the last. Oct 26, 2018 i took the title for this article from her book let it go. Dame stephanie shirleys cover for her book, let it go. Let it go by dame stephanie shirley ch penguin books new.
Episode 9 inspirational speech, dame stephanie steve. I was in awe of let it go by dame stephanie shirley, the memoirs of one of britains. Let it go the memoirs of dame stephanie shirley youtube. Let it go explores shirleys trail blazing career as an entrepreneur but it also. Stephanie shirley tells it with gusto, raw honesty, and compelling writing in her autobiography, let it go. In 20, appearing on bbc radio 2s good morning sunday with clare balding, shirley discussed why she had given away more than.
This is the official page for let it go, the remarkable memoir of software pioneer, it entrepreneur and. Its always reassuring to know how to knee a man in the groin. This book is an extraordinary tale of creativity and resilience, and of the power of welltargeted philanthropy to transform the world. In 1962, stephanie steve shirley created a software company when the concept of software barely existed. In 1962, stephanie steve shirley founded an it software company when the concept of software barely existed. May 23, 2019 forward ladies fl awarded dame stephanie shirley the 2018 life time achievement award which she was unable to collect in person so i thought i would go and pay her a visit. It was a revolutionary company, writing software only an outrageous proposition at the time.
My extraordinary story from refugee to entrepreneur to philanthropist kindle edition by shirley, stephanie, askwith, richard. Let it go audiobook by dame stephanie shirley ch cover art. Read let it go my extraordinary story from refugee to entrepreneur to philanthropist by dame stephanie shirley ch available from rakuten kobo. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A moving memoir from a woman who made a fortune in a mans world and then gave it all away. Dame steve shirley ch on zoom, philanthropy and her upcoming biopic. Many thanks to dame stephanie shirley ch for sharing her story at enterprise nations festival of female entrepreneurs. My extraordinary story from refugee to entrepreneur to philanthropist. Booktopia has let it go, my extraordinary story from refugee to entrepreneur to philanthropist by dame stephanie shirley ch. Oct 17, 2020 let it go is also a deeply personal book. The memoirs of dame stephanie shirley shirley, dame stephanie, askwith, richard, shirley, dame stephanie on. Meet and greet, and book signing of let it go with networking drinks reception.
She also gives an example of one of her own experiences and how she coped with it, positively. The entrepreneur turned ardent philanthropist revised ed. First published by a small imprint in 2012, the book slowly built up an. It is a detailed account of how dame shirley coped with her sons autism and the impact this. Let it go dame steve stephanie shirley in conversation with trudy gold wednesday 20 march, 8pm. My extraordinary story from refugee to entrepreneur to philanthropist, by steve shirley published by penguin, is out now. Let it go the memoir of dame stephanie shirley ch world. My extraordinary story from refugee to entrepreneur to philanthropist shirley ch, stephanie on. Having arrived in britain as an unaccompanied child refugee in 1939, she started what became xansa plc now part of the sopra group on her dining room table with. Let it go explores shirleys trail blazing career as an entrepreneur but it also charts her incredible personal story her dramatic arrival in england as an unaccompanied kindertransport refugee during world war two and the tragic loss of her only child who suffered severely from autism. Recently i have been reading dame stephanie steve shirley s memoir let it go, to try to understand what happened to our yearlong friendship. Let it go the memoir of dame stephanie shirley ch posts. Freelance programmers employed women to work on complex projects such as concordes black box recorder from the comfort of their own home.
One question was how to cope in a maledominated workplace and steve attempts to answer it again here. In this frank and often hilarious talk, she explains why she went by steve, how she upended the expectations of the time, and shares some. Oct 01, 2012 stephanie shirley tells it with gusto, raw honesty, and compelling writing in her autobiography, let it go. Penguin presents the audiobook edition of let it go by dame stephanie shirley, read by rachel atkins. Steve shirley im still having ideas and want to use them. My extraordinary story from refugee to entrepreneur to philanthropist here. Dame stephanie shirleys extraordinary story, from refugee to entrepreneur to philanthropist 2012. It took a full year to make the dairies work but finally, we did meet face to face at her home in henleyonthames. David puttnam i feel lucky to count myself one of steves friends, and i am so happy that, by sharing her story with us in the pages of this book, she will inevitably. This inspiring book is the story of her journey from 5yearold. Let it go, my extraordinary story from refugee to entrepreneur to. I need to make mine a life that is worth saving dame. Buy a discounted paperback of let it go online from australias leading online bookstore. About let it go, the acclaimed autobiography of dame stephanie.
Dec 18, 2020 dame stephanie steve shirley would love to tell you more it is apparent from all those that know dame stephanie shirley that giving her wealth away letting it go has brought her infinitely more happiness and fulfilment than acquiring it in the first place. Having arrived in britain as an unaccompanied child refugee in 1939, she started what became xansa on her dining room table with. The independent and the awardwinning author of seven books in his own name. Dame stephanie shirley is one of britains leading philanthropists and has donated most of her life to helping good causes, especially those close to her hea.
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