- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton; First Edition edition (8 Jan 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0340962062
- ISBN-13: 978-0340962060
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16.2 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 298,861 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Gripping, and anger-fuelling . . . this is an important book, written with calm, steady intelligence' (India Knight Sunday Times )
'In her simple, straightforward prose, Sanghera tells one heartbreaking story after another . . . DAUGHTERS OF SHAME is as gripping and moving as any work of fiction, yet surprisingly uplifting. A must read.' (She )
'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 )
'In her simple, straightforward prose, Sanghera tells one heartbreaking story after another . . . DAUGHTERS OF SHAME is as gripping and moving as any work of fiction, yet surprisingly uplifting. A must read.' (She )
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.'
(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 )Review
'Gripping, and anger-fuelling ... this is an important book, written with calm, steady intelligence' -- India Knight Sunday Times 'In her simple, straightforward prose, Sanghera tells one heartbreaking story after another ... DAUGHTERS OF SHAME is as gripping and moving as any work of fiction, yet surprisingly uplifting. A must read.' -- She 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.' -- 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
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
`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
Format: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
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format: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
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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gripping read
This book is the first I have read from this author and she has an easy to read style, despite a very difficult subject. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Mrs. D. HANSON
A Superbly informative, eye opening read
As with the other reviewers, I found this book very easy to read as well as compelling so finished it in short spurts over a few days... Read more
Published 4 months ago by ezemcol
shameful
Sad to think this is going on today but some of these asian girls really have the most dreadful rejection from both parents,this book gives an insite as to how these girls suffer... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Wife of Derek
Repetitive
If youve read the original, this is more of the same but in a 3rd person perspective.
By around page 30, its hard to project any more empathy because the stories/cases... Read more
By around page 30, its hard to project any more empathy because the stories/cases... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Big Ham
Shame!
A frightening, enthraling and yet uplifting book about fleeing from your family under real threat of a forced marriage. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Cary Vincent
Brilliant....
Another brilliant book by a great Lady who is an ispiration to us all. The book is a very honest one with a great insight into the life of Muslims forced into marriage. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Dickie
Unputdownable...
Got this in the library earlier this evening, read it on the bus, kept on reading it through my dinner and finished it a couple of hours later!!! Read more
Published 23 months ago by Enakay...
Shame
Another great read of other cultures and how they live their lives.
If you like biographies then you will enjoy this. Unbelievable !
If you like biographies then you will enjoy this. Unbelievable !
Published on 1 May 2010 by Ms. F. A. Patterson
Amazing
I read this book before I read "Shame."
This, like "Shame", is an excellent book and really brings home the problems that some people encounter due to forced marriage and... Read more
This, like "Shame", is an excellent book and really brings home the problems that some people encounter due to forced marriage and... Read more
Published on 8 April 2010 by Girlie Em
Moving, gripping, compelling
I just couldn't put this book down. It's written in an excellent manner and the stories told are captivating. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2010 by Mr T
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