Swimming Upstream
Zinn, Shirley
Shirley Zinn's story is one of determination, courage, and triumph over
incredible adversity.
Born and raised on the Cape Flats, Shirley never allowed her past to dictate
her future. She proved that the typical story of a girl from the Cape Flats - that of gangsterism, alcoholism and teenage pregnancy - didn't have to be her story. Instead she relentlessly pursued her own goals and forged an impressive academic career even when she faced ...