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Shame

By: Jasvinder Sanghera
Narrated by: Jasvinder Sanghera
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About this listen

 When she was 14, 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 and was 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.

©2007 Jasvinder Sanghera (P)2007 Hodder & Stoughton Audiobooks Abuse Dysfunctional Families Dysfunctional Relationships Parenting & Families Relationships Marriage Heartfelt

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Critic reviews

"Heart-wrenching" ( Daily Mail)"[Sanghera] 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 Parliament)
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A girl who had so little support achieved such success and continues to work for other girls who experience the same problems

An amazing girl!

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I have been aware of Jasvinder’s work for a good few years. I am in awe of what amazing things she has done against such adversity.
What a strong and inspiring woman!
It’s been an honour for you to share your experiences

Eye opening!

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Such a brave soul. Against all odds Jasvinder has helped so many and brought the problems of Asian ladies being abused and or killed to light. Sadly this still goes on but so does the fight

Brave woman

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what an amazing insight into the hidden violence and hardship Asian women suffer
. excellent

Excellent

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Many people will resonate with parts of this story, its short but well worth it.

Heartfelt journey

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