Behind the Beautiful Forevers (2011) by Katherine Boo
Behind the Beautiful Forevers is a poignant exploration of life in a Mumbai slum, revealing the struggles and resilience of its inhabitants amidst poverty and social injustice.
Rating: 4.2
Genres Nonfiction, Documentary, Sociology
Original language: en
Stars
Abdul
Asha
Manju
Karam
Creators
Katherine Boo (author)
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