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Behind The Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, And Hope In A Mumbai Undercity,New
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New York Times Bestseller National Book Award Winner One Of Timesten Best Nonfiction Books Of The Decade One Of The New York Timess 100 Best Books Of The 21St Centuryinspiring . . . Extraordinary . . . [Katherine Boo] Shows Us How People In The Most Desperate Circumstances Can Find The Resilience To Hang On To Their Humanity. Just As Important, She Makes Us Care.Peoplea Tour De Force Of Social Justice Reportage And A Literary Masterpiece.Judges, Pen/John Kenneth Galbraith Awardone Of The Ten Best Books Of The Year By The New York Times The Washington Post O: The Oprah Magazine Usa Today New York The Miami Herald San Francisco Chronicle Newsdayin This Breathtaking Book By Pulitzer Prize Winner Katherine Boo, A Bewildering Age Of Global Change And Inequality Is Made Human Through The Dramatic Story Of Families Striving Toward A Better Life In Annawadi, A Makeshift Settlement In The Shadow Of Luxury Hotels Near The Mumbai Airport.As India Starts To Prosper, The Residents Of Annawadi Are Electric With Hope. Abdul, An Enterprising Teenager, Sees A Fortune Beyond Counting In The Recyclable Garbage That Richer People Throw Away. Meanwhile Asha, A Woman Of Formidable Ambition, Has Identified A Shadier Route To The Middle Class. With A Little Luck, Her Beautiful Daughter, Annawadis Mosteverything Girl, Might Become Its First Female College Graduate. And Even The Poorest Children, Like The Young Thief Kalu, Feel Themselves Inching Closer To Their Dreams. But Then Abdul Is Falsely Accused In A Shocking Tragedy; Terror And Global Recession Rock The City; And Suppressed Tensions Over Religion, Caste, Sex, Power, And Economic Envy Turn Brutal.With Intelligence, Humor, And Deep Insight Into What Connects People To One Another In An Era Of Tumultuous Change, Behind The Beautiful Forevers, Based On Years Of Uncompromising Reporting,Carries The Reader Headlong Into One Of The Twentyfirst Centurys Hidden Worldsand Into The Hearts Of Families Impossible To Forget.Winner Of: The Pen Nonfiction Award The Los Angeles Times Book Prize The American Academy Of Arts And Letters Award The New York Public Librarys Helen Bernstein Book Awardnamed One Of The Best Books Of The Year By The New Yorker People Entertainment Weekly The Wall Street Journal The Boston Globe The Economist Financial Times Foreign Policy The Seattle Times The Nation St. Louis Postdispatch The Denver Post Minneapolis Star Tribune The Week Kansas City Star Slate Publishers Weekly
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Behind the Beautiful Forevers'? A: The main theme of 'Behind the Beautiful Forevers' explores the stark contrasts of wealth and poverty in Mumbai, focusing on the lives of families in a makeshift settlement as they navigate challenges in pursuit of a better life.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Behind the Beautiful Forevers'? A: The author of 'Behind the Beautiful Forevers' is Katherine Boo, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for her insightful social justice reporting.
- Q: What type of book is 'Behind the Beautiful Forevers'? A: It is a nonfiction book that combines journalism and narrative storytelling to depict the lives of residents in a Mumbai undercity.
- Q: Is 'Behind the Beautiful Forevers' suitable for all ages? A: While it is widely acclaimed, the book deals with mature themes such as poverty, crime, and social issues, which may not be suitable for younger readers.
- Q: What awards has 'Behind the Beautiful Forevers' won? A: The book has won several prestigious awards, including the National Book Award and the PEN Nonfiction Award.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Behind the Beautiful Forevers'? A: 'Behind the Beautiful Forevers' has 288 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Behind the Beautiful Forevers' published? A: 'Behind the Beautiful Forevers' was published on April 8, 2014.
- Q: What is the condition of the book listed for sale? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may show some signs of wear but is generally in good shape.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'Behind the Beautiful Forevers'? A: Readers can expect to gain insight into the resilience of individuals living in extreme poverty and the social dynamics of life in a rapidly changing India.