Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction.
In the shadow of Mumbai's gleaming airport lies Annawadi — a makeshift settlement where Abdul sorts garbage to support his family, Asha schemes to become a slumlord, and her daughter Manju dreams of becoming the first female college graduate in the slum. Through their lives, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Katherine Boo reveals the struggles, corruption, and fierce aspirations of people living in poverty amidst India's economic boom.
Written with extraordinary compassion and precision, Behind the Beautiful Forevers is a powerful portrait of inequality and resilience — narrative nonfiction at its finest. Perfect for readers of The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga, Evicted by Matthew Desmond, and Half the Sky by Kristof & WuDunn.
Rated 4.1/5 on Goodreads from 50,000+ ratings — "Boo's reporting is extraordinary — vivid, humane, and unforgettable."
A trade paperback (2012, Random House) in Fair condition.
