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Shame
Shame
Author: Jasvinder Sanghera
ISBN-13: 9780340924624
ISBN-10: 0340924624
Publication Date: 9/6/2007
Pages: 304
Rating:
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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4 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Hodder Paperback
Book Type: Paperback
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glassbutterfly avatar reviewed Shame on + 101 more book reviews
Jasvinder saw it all to much in her everyday life, abuse, murder in the name of honour, and families turning their backs on one another just to save face. When she ran away around the age of 15 it became personal.
This is the story of how one Asian woman cut her ties with abusive tradition and became a voice for those afraid to use their own.
ilovebooksanddogs avatar reviewed Shame on + 356 more book reviews
This is absolutely one of the best books I have read in a very long time. I didn't know this happened in England of all places so I was very shocked to find it out. It is almost beyond my comprehension that mothers and fathers, whole families and towns would treat women in this manner. What a horrible horrible shame it is! I have read a lot on this subject but never knew it went on outside of those countries. What in the world will it take for them to realize how wrong it is to treat someone you supposedly love in this manner? I am so disgusted.
Jasvinder has so much courage that it amazes me. It makes me want to help her with her Karma Nirvana project, what a wonderful resource she is providing. I highly recommend this book!