“Like most young Annawadians, the girls considered the caste obsession of their elders to be an irrelevant artifact. Manju and Meena had become friends because they both loved to dance, and stayed friends because they could keep each other’s secrets.”
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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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