Bina is a seasoned HR consultant who arrived in the UK as a refugee from Uganda in 1972. Bina’s mother, Indira, was the inspiration for ‘The Red Thread’. It shares her thoughts, entwined with those of Bina and her sister, and of some of the women whom she has admired. The book spans from the early 20th Century to the present day, providing the reader with an abundance of inspiring stories of overcoming adversity and female tenacity.
Bina offers unparalleled insight into the Asian community. The title ‘Red Thread’ also symbolises the Rakhi, a red thread from the Hindu Religious tradition given from a sister to a brother through the festival of Rakshabandhan for protection, with the brother, in turn, giving the sister a gift. In modern times, Rakhi is now tied to the woman’s hand and also anyone you wish to protect. The red thread symbolises a sacred bond, commitment and support for one another, but to Bina Briggs it is also the red thread of fate when people who are destined to meet are tied together with an invisible thread, which may stretch or tangle but will never break.
Throughout her new book ‘The Red Thread’ Bina shares a series of stories of life lessons, love, strength and determination to encourage readers that no matter where they are in life, they will come through the other side. She reminds readers to never despair because there is always a way if they have faith, have a vision to which they are totally committed and believe in themselves and their God, universe or whoever it is that they believe in. By trusting the process it always works out for the better.
The Red Thread is an ideal read for those feeling stuck and lacking motivation or self-confidence. Each chapter title is a positive affirmation to motivate the reader, encouraging them they are loveable, stronger than they think, that life is for the living and they must take the first step to change their life. Dr Amir Khan has also endorsed the book commenting "A beautifully written book spanning continents, decades and cultures." Author of "The Doctor Will See You Now" and TV celebrity
