"Behind the Beautiful Forevers" provides an eye-opening look into the lives of those living in Annawadi. Boo's exceptional storytelling perfectly captures the complexities and struggles faced by the residents and their battle for survival. This book is perfect for those who want to learn about life in a slum, the effects of a global recession and terrorism on communities, and how hope prevails amidst all the chaos.
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- Pulitzer Prize Nominee for General Nonfiction (2013)
- National Book Award for Nonfiction (2012)
- Guardian First Book Award Nominee (2012)
- PEN/John Kenneth Galbraith Award for Nonfiction (2013)
- Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism (2013)
- Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Current Interest (2012)
- Dayton Literary Peace Prize Nominee for Nonfiction (2013)
- National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for General Nonfiction (2012)
- Ryszard Kapuściński Prize Nominee (2013)
- NAIBA Book of the Year for Nonfiction (2012)
- Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction Nominee (2012)
- Andrew Carnegie Medal Nominee for Nonfiction (2013)
- Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Nonfiction (2012)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Behind the Beautiful Forevers : Life, Death and Hope in a Mumbai Slum
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"Behind the Beautiful Forevers" provides an eye-opening look into the lives of those living in Annawadi. Boo's exceptional storytelling perfectly captures the complexities and struggles faced by the residents and their battle for survival. This book is perfect for those who want to learn about life in a slum, the effects of a global recession and terrorism on communities, and how hope prevails amidst all the chaos.
Riley is your virtual thrift companion, and here to help you find your next favourite read. You can also find in-stock similar reads linked by topic and genre here!
- Pulitzer Prize Nominee for General Nonfiction (2013)
- National Book Award for Nonfiction (2012)
- Guardian First Book Award Nominee (2012)
- PEN/John Kenneth Galbraith Award for Nonfiction (2013)
- Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism (2013)
- Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Current Interest (2012)
- Dayton Literary Peace Prize Nominee for Nonfiction (2013)
- National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for General Nonfiction (2012)
- Ryszard Kapuściński Prize Nominee (2013)
- NAIBA Book of the Year for Nonfiction (2012)
- Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction Nominee (2012)
- Andrew Carnegie Medal Nominee for Nonfiction (2013)
- Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Nonfiction (2012)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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