Behind the beautiful forevers: life, death, and hope in a Mumbai undercity
(Book)
Profiles everyday life in the settlement of Annawadi as experienced by a Muslim teen, an ambitious rural mother, and a young scrap metal thief, illuminating how their efforts to build better lives are challenged by religious, caste, and economic tensions.
Level 7.8, 14 Points
Notes
Boo, K. (2011). Behind the beautiful forevers: life, death, and hope in a Mumbai undercity. New York, Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Boo, Katherine. 2011. Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity. New York, Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Boo, Katherine, Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity. New York, Random House, 2011.
MLA Citation (style guide)Boo, Katherine. Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity. New York, Random House, 2011.
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