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 twenty-first century’s hidden worlds—and into the hearts of families impossible to forget.
The book follows the lives of several residents of Annawadi over the course of several years, offering a glimpse into their struggles, aspirations, and everyday realities. Through meticulous reporting and intimate storytelling, Boo delves into the lives of characters such as Abdul, a teenage garbage trader with dreams of building a better life for himself and his family; Asha, a politically savvy woman who aspires to climb the social ladder; and Manju, Asha's daughter who seeks to break free from the limitations imposed by her social class.
Boo paints a vivid and nuanced portrait of the challenges facing the residents of Annawadi, from poverty and corruption to discrimination and violence. She explores the complexities of social and economic inequality in India, as well as the resilience and resourcefulness of the individuals who inhabit the slum.
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