Boo, Katherine
Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death and Hope in a Mumbai Slum
- ISBN 13:
- 9781846274510
- author:
- Boo, Katherine
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Portobello Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 20 x 12.8 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- History, Social & Economic History, Health & Welfare,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death and Hope in a Mumbai Slum by Katherine Boo In the shadow of Mumbai Airport, a community of garbage recyclers, construction workers and economic migrants ekes out a living in the hope of a better future. Katherine Boo's vivid portrait of Annawadi, a slum on the city's outskirts, reveals a group of individuals thriving against the odds in a complex and often corrupt world. As Boo delves into the lives of those living at the margins of India's booming economy, she evokes a powerful and resilient community that defies the odds. With extraordinary insight and empathy, she sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of a people who are fighting to survive and make a difference in a rapidly changing world. This book offers a searing and unflinching look at the harsh realities of life in a Mumbai slum, yet it is also a testament to the strength and hope of the people who call it home.
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