Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity by Katherine Boo

In Behind the Beautiful Forevers, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Katherine Boo presents a deeply moving account of life in Annawadi, a slum near Mumbai’s airport. Through the interconnected stories of its residents, Boo captures their struggles, dreams, and resilience in the face of poverty, corruption, and inequality. This episode delves into Boo’s powerful narrative, offering an intimate and unflinching look at the human spirit amid the harsh realities of urban slum life.