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Shame: The bestselling true story of a girl's struggle to survive
Jasvinder Sanghera, No Author Listed
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A new edition of the bestselling memoir Shame, including additional content from the author updating her story to the present day.
When she was fourteen, Jasvinder Sanghera was shown a photo of the man chosen to be her husband. She was terrified. She'd witnessed the torment her sisters endured in their arranged marriages, so she ran away from home, grief-stricken when her parents disowned her. Shame is the heart-rending true story of a young girl's attempt to escape from a cruel, claustrophobic world where family honour mattered more than anything - sometimes more than life itself. Jasvinder's story is one of terrible oppression, a harrowing struggle against a punitive code of honour - and, finally, triumph over adversity.
Read MorePraise for Shame: The bestselling true story of a girl's struggle to survive
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'SHAME is an inspiring book, not least because of its honesty.' - The Sunday Times'A vivid, honest and deeply moving narrative of despair, courage and hope.' - Lord Lester speaking in Parliamentary debate'Angry, sad and profoundly disturbing . . . a powerful read' - The London Paper'Unbeaten and eloquent' - Evening Standard'A success story to inspire anyone.' - Time Magazine'Heart-wrenching.' - Daily MailThe glossy cover doesn't prepare you for the impact this book has . . . It gives me hope that there are people like the author of this book who are willing to write their experiences with such passion and clarity. A must-read. - Asians in MediaThe last non-fiction book I read was Shame by Jasvinder Sanghera, about a British Asian woman whose parents forced her into a marriage. That was brilliant. - Cameron On Cameron by Dylan Jones
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