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Publisher's SummaryWhen She Was 14, 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 And Was 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.
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Harrowing escape from oppressive family traditions
Who is this book for?
This book offers an intense, heartfelt look at a young girl's fight against cultural and familial pressures. Jasvinder's story is both heartbreaking and inspiring, showcasing her resilience in the face of deep-rooted traditions. If you're interested in stories of overcoming adversity and challenging societal norms, this could truly resonate with you.