Breaking Barriers is the autobiography of Nafees Fazal, the first Muslim woman minister in south India. The book chronicles her political and personal journey, from her childhood in a privileged but conservative family to her admiration for Indira Gandhi, to her rise and fall in the turbulent arena of Indian politics. Along the way, she shares her insights on various issues, such as the role of women, the challenges of being a liberal Muslim, the decline of the Congress party, and the major events that shaped the history of Karnataka and India.