Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity
Description
In the shadow of Mumbai's gleaming airport hotels lies Annawadi, a sprawling slum where families chase dreams of a better life amidst overwhelming inequality. Katherine Boo's immersive narrative nonfiction plunges readers into this vibrant, precarious world, chronicling the struggles and aspirations of its residents over three years. We meet Abdul, an enterprising teenager finding value in the city's castoffs, and Asha, a shrewd woman navigating the corrupt currents of local politics, all fueled by a shared hope for upward mobility. As global economic shifts and local tensions collide, the residents' resilience and courage are tested in the face of tragedy and systemic challenges, revealing the profound human spirit in the heart of a rapidly changing India.
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paperback
Random House
Published Jan 1, 2011
256 pages
ISBN: 9781400067558
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First Published
2012
Language
eng
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