Behind the Beautiful Forevers: life, death, and hope in a Mumbai undercity

Discover the poignant narrative of 'Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity' by Pulitzer Prize winner Katherine Boo. This thought-provoking work of narrative non-fiction unveils the struggles and aspirations of families living in the makeshift settlement of Annawadi, situated amidst the luxury of Mumbai's airport. As India transitions into a burgeoning economy, these resilient individuals grapple with hope, ambition, and harsh realities.

Meet characters like Abdul, a resourceful teenager who sees endless possibilities in waste, and Asha, a determined woman navigating the murky waters of political corruption to secure a better future. As societal pressures culminate in tragic events, Boo's insightful storytelling illuminates the intersections of personal dreams with broader socio-economic issues.

Whether you're an avid reader of contemporary literature or someone interested in the realities of urban life in India, 'Behind the Beautiful Forevers' presents a compelling look at the human spirit. With 288 pages filled with immersive storytelling and profound truths, this book offers rich insights into life on the margins, making it a must-read for those who seek to understand the complexities of modern society.

Add this essential title to your reading list today, and explore how the resilient families of Annawadi pursue their versions of prosperity amidst profound challenges. Enjoy free shipping with your order, and experience this powerful journey through one of the world's hidden undercities.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781921844638
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2012
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 288


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From Pulitzer Prize winner Katherine Boo comes a landmark work of narrative non-fiction that tells the dramatic and sometimes heartbreaking story of families striving toward a better life in one of the world's most lively but treacherous cities Annawadi is a makeshift settlement in the shadow of luxury hotels near the Mumbai airport. As India starts to prosper, Annawadians are electric with hope. Abdul, a reflective and enterprising Muslim teenager, sees 'a fortune beyond counting' in the recyclable garbage that richer people throw away. Asha, a woman of formidable wit and deep scars from a childhood spent in rural poverty, has identified and alternative route to the middle class- political corruption. With a little luck, her sensitive, beautiful daughter - Annawadi's 'most-everything girl' - will soon become its first female college graduate. And even the poorest Annawadians, such as Kalu, a 15-year-old scrap-metal thief, believe themselves to be inching closer to the good lives and good times they call 'the full enjoy'. But then Abdul the garbage sorter is falsely accused in a shocking tragedy; terror and a global recession rock the city; and suppressed tensions over religion, caste, sex, power, and economic envy turn brutal. As the tenderest individual hopes intersect with the greatest global truths, the contours of a competitive age are revealed. And so, too, are the imaginations and courage of the people of Annawadi. With intelligence, humour, and deep insight into what connects human beings in an era of tumultuous change, Behind the Beautiful Forevers carries the reader headlong into one of the 21st century's hidden worlds, and into the lives
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