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“Zehrunisa didn’t know Abdul’s age herself. Seventeen was what she’d said before the burning, when people asked her, but he could have been twenty-seven, for all she knew. You didn’t keep track of a child’s years when you were fighting daily to keep him from starving, as she and many other Annawadi mothers had been doing when their teenagers were young.”

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

Behind the Beautiful Forevers delves into the lives of children and families living in the slums of Mumbai, India. The narrative explores the challenges they face, the resilience they exhibit, and the complexities of their community. The book provides a vivid portrayal of the stark contrast between the undercity's squalid living conditions and the glitz of Mumbai's more affluent areas. more

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Katherine Boo
Katherine Boo

Katherine Boo is an American journalist renowned for her in-depth investigative reporting and focus on social injustice. Her work often centers on impoverished and marginalized communities, revealing social issues through meticulous detail. more

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