Phoenix Rising: A Woman?s Story of Love, Loss & the Will To Change the World
Language: English
Published by Nomad Publishing, 2025
- Hardcover
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- Title
- Phoenix Rising: A Woman?s Story of Love, Loss & the Will To Change the World
- Author
- Du Boisrouvray, Albina
- Publisher
- Nomad Publishing
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1917045220
- ISBN 13
- 9781917045223
From her mixed-race heritage and privileged yet unconventional upbringing amidst historical events, to her early rebellions and forays into the glamorous world of filmmaking, du Boisrouvray's early life reveals a fiercely independent spirit navigating complex family dynamics and societal norms.
The narrative takes a poignant turn with personal tragedy, which ignites a profound commitment to humanitarian action. Driven by a mother's love and a desire to honour her son's memory, du Boisrouvray founded the Francois -Xavier Bagnoud Foundation – FXB – and its NGOs, pioneering innovative approaches to combatting AIDS, putting AIDS orphans on the map and exposing extreme poverty globally.
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About the Author
Albina du Boisrouvray is a French-Swiss philanthropist, journalist, and former film producer. Born into wealth, she is the granddaughter of Bolivian tin magnate Simón Patiño and the daughter of Count Guy du Boisrouvray, a French aviator and war resistance fighter who joined General de Gaulle and the RAF in early July 1940.
She initially built a successful career in journalism and film production before a personal tragedy reshaped her life.
In 1986, her only son, François-Xavier Bagnoud, a helicopter rescue pilot, died in an accident at the age of just 24. Devastated, Albina abandoned her career to honour his memory, selling three-quarters of her wealth and founding the François-Xavier Bagnoud Foundation (FXB) and its NGOs in 1989. The organisation focuses on poverty alleviation, child welfare, and sustainable development, particularly aiding AIDS orphans and putting them on the map.
Her humanitarian work has impacted millions worldwide, pioneering social programs in health, education, and economic empowerment. Recognized by UNICEF and the UN, she has transformed personal loss into a lifelong mission of compassion.
She valiantly set out to address "the forgotten issues of forgotten people in forgotten places.” She achieves this, specifically, by pushing for good governance and attacking the root causes of the dysfunctionality. Her work targets extreme poverty globally through creating transgressive solutions that are often revolutionary, innovative and unorthodox.
From aristocracy to activism, Albina’s journey is one of resilience and reinvention. She has used her privilege to create lasting change, proving that even in the face of great loss, a life of purpose can be built.
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