The gap between perception and reality is vast from "summary" of Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo
In Annawadi, the residents lived in a world where appearances were everything. The community was surrounded by luxury hotels and airport walls, creating an illusion of prosperity that fueled their aspirations. The young boys dreamed of becoming successful businessmen, the teenage girls imagined a life of glamour and wealth. The people of Annawadi believed that if they could just mimic the lifestyle of the rich, they could escape their poverty. However, the reality of their situation was far from their perceptions. Behind the glossy facade of luxury hotels, the residents of Annawadi lived in squalor and deprivation. The children scavenged garbage dumps for scraps to sell, the women struggled to feed their families on meager wages, and the men resorted to bribery and corruption to survive. The gap between their dreams and the harsh truth of their existence was vast. The disparities between perception and reality became even more evident in times of crisis. When Abdul was falsely accused of a crime, his neighbors turned against him, eager to distance themse...
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