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“I flew aeroplanes, parachuted, walked on my own across the Himalayas - you name it; if it was dangerous, I did it.”

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Scilla Elworthy
Scilla Elworthy

Scilla Elworthy is a British author born on June 3, 1943. Her works primarily focus on peace, conflict resolution, and leadership. Elworthy is renowned for her contributions to nonviolent action and global security issues. more

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