- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton (8 Jan 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0340919256
- ISBN-13: 978-0340919255
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 10.8 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,604,816 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Acclaim for SHAME: 'She tells her story with the pace and vivid turn of phrase of a true writer . . . 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 )'Unbeaten and eloquent'
(Evening Standard )'Heart-wrenching'
(Daily Mail )'It will open your eyes to the horrors that are real for some women'
(Sydney Daily Telegraph )'Genuinely moving and uplifting.' (Lorraine Kelly, Sun )
'One of the most powerful things I have read.' (David Cameron )
'The glossy cover doesn't prepare you for the impact this book has on its reader . . . 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 )
'A success story to inspire anyone . . . recounted deftly and without apology.'
(Time Magazine )Product Description
Jasvinder Sanghera knows what it means to flee from your family under threat of forced marriage - and to face the terrible consequences that follow. As a young girl that was just what she had to do.
Having overcome terrible odds and rebuilt her life, she now works to help those in similar circumstances, often at great personal risk. In DAUGHTERS OF SHAME she reveals the previously hidden stories of some of these women, and tells of how she helped them to escape not just oppression but in some cases great danger.
Following the publication of her own story in SHAME, Jasvinder has brought the issue of forced marriage into the public eye and helped the Forced Marriage bill to go through Parliament. In DAUGHTERS OF SHAME she tells the harrowing but ultimately hopeful stories of strong women facing - and triumphing over - the ultimate oppression.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great follow-up to 'Shame',
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This review is from: Daughters of Shame (Hardcover)
I had read Jasvinder's first book `Shame' and could not put it down; the same applies to this book.`Daughters of Shame' focuses on Jasvinder's journey to get the public sectors, government to become more knowledgeable on honour killings and forced marriages. while her organisation starts to develop we are introduced to some of the women whom she has helped and who have also taken an active part in bring honour killings and forced marriages into the spotlight. There is even a story on a man who married out of `honour' even though he didn't want to. Some of the things the women went through can be quite gritty and one or two publicise honour killings are mentioned in the book. Despite this the girls have a lot of love for their families and it is evident that they are stuck between their own freedom, their love for their family and the family honour. I feel that Jasvinder exposes an ugly truth but tackles it in an appropriate manner; it has widened my eyes to what is happening in the UK. Overall it is a great read; I would recommend this book to anyone.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hard to put down,
By chirpyyorkshire "chirpy" (Yorkshire) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Daughters of Shame (Paperback)
Jasvinder's story is about herself as a woman with children helping other woman. This book shows what an extremely brave woman she is. One who has decided to help others, even by putting her own safety at risk. It is well written and hard to put down once you start reading it. Her first book 'Shame' is about her own tragic life story and, although Daughters of Shame, is complete it is probably best to read her life story first. Shame
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Insightful,
This review is from: Daughters of Shame (Paperback)
I have read this book and have nothing but respect for Karma Nirvana as well as all those who work tirelessly to eradicate cultural practices that have no place in any society. The book tackles many serious issues and highlights some very tragic cases of forced marriage and honour killings in a mature way. My only criticism is that there is limited data differentiating Asians of which there are many who do not condone this and in fact accept mixed marriages. The large percentage of people who carry out these crimes are from specific socio economic back grounds.As a britsh Pakistani, l am in a mixed marriage, grew up speaking English as do my parents who are educated. I think to be a cultural expert a more balenced view is important as l do think the demographics of famnilies involved are qute telling, although of course it is not unique to certain criteria it is more prevelant. We were fully integrated into British life and l have never suffered a backlash for being married to my Swiss husband. I am also proud of my heritage and have lived in Pakistan. I think culturally there needs to be a much more detailed study as not every Asian l know has had remotely simnilar experiences and it is not a given that being Asian equates with forced marriages for example. However, not to negate from the book it is compelling and having worked in a large London school where majority of the students were Asian l know these practices are all too common and it is important to bring out these crimes into the public arena. The book addresses the need for greater support from authorities which is undeniable but who will pay for this? In one comment Jas says Asians can not be confided in this may be true within som elements of the communities but l beg to dffer having helped a friend to leave a home which was extremely oppressive for her boyfriend. It does not sit comfortably to have the entire Asian community maligned because l do think there is a need for balence. The book makes insightful and shocking reading l urge everyone to read it but with the caveat this is not representative of everyone in the Asian community. This is an important point to make because the impression the books provides is that it happens in evey family. I am sorry deeply for all those mentioned in the book and beyond as well as highly encoauraged at the regulation which Jas works with to prevent this from happening. My comments are not intended to undermine the wonderful work Karma Nirvana do but again l think balence is important
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