Shame

By: Jasvinder Sanghera, No Author Listed

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Paperback | 28 June 2016 | Edition Number 1

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320 Pages

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2 x 12.8 x 19.7

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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.

Industry Reviews

'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 Mail

The 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 Media

The 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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