Dreams of a better life are shattered by reality from "summary" of Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo
In Annawadi, dreams of a better life were as fragile as the flimsy huts that housed its residents. For Abdul, a young boy with a talent for sorting garbage, the dream of lifting his family out of poverty seemed within reach. He worked tirelessly, navigating the dangerous and corrupt world of recycling in Mumbai, hoping that his efforts would eventually pay off. Similarly, Asha, a determined and ambitious woman, envisioned a future where she could rise above her low-caste status and secure a better life for herself and her daughter. She saw education as the key to breaking free from the cycle of poverty that had trapped her community for generations. With her political connections and resourcefulness, she believed that she could make her dreams a reality. However, the harsh reality of life in Annawadi constantly threatened to crush these aspirations. ...
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