Human kindness offers a ray of hope in the darkness from "summary" of Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo
In Annawadi, a slum nestled in the shadows of luxury hotels near the Mumbai airport, darkness is a constant presence. It is not just the absence of light that envelops the residents but also the pervasive sense of hopelessness that comes from living in abject poverty. Yet, amidst the despair and desperation, there are moments of human kindness that shine through like a beacon of light in the gloom. One such instance is seen in the relationship between Abdul, a young garbage sorter, and his neighbor Fatima, a crippled woman consumed by bitterness and jealousy. Despite Fatima's relentless harassment and false accusations, Abdul continues to show kindness towards her, even going so far as to provide her with food and water when she is unable to fend for herself. His compassion towards her stands out as a stark contrast to the cruelty and indifference that often characterizes life i...
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