Product Description

‘I listen to those stories – told by women who have been drugged, beaten, imprisoned, raped and terrorised within the walls of the homes they grew up in. I listen and I am humbled by their resilience.’

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.

Jasvinder is now at the frontline of the battle to save women from the honour-based violence and threat of forced marriage that destroyed her own youth. Daughters of Shame reveals the stories of young women such as Shazia, kidnapped and taken to Pakistan to marry a man she had never met; and Banaz, murdered by her own family after escaping an abusive marriage.

By turns frightening, enthralling and uplifting, Daughters of Shame reveals Jasvinder as a woman heedless of her own personal safety as she fights to help these women, in a world where the suffering and abuse of many is challenged by the courage of the few.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2021 in Books
• Published on: 2009-08-06
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

Review
'Sanghera tells each terrible story, in an honest, compassionate way – making this book a must-read for all.' (Sun )

'a gripping account...heartfelt and brave' (Now )

'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 )

'To say you will read it with your heart in your mouth is an understatement . . . plain-speaking, fearless book' (Metro )

'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 on SHAME )

'Genuinely moving and uplifting.' (Lorraine Kelly on SHAME )

'One of the most powerful things I have read.' (David Cameron on SHAME )

'A vivid, honest and deeply moving narrative of despair, courage and hope.'

(Lord Lester speaking in Parliamentary debate on SHAME )

'Unbeaten and eloquent'

(Evening Standard on SHAME )

'A success story to inspire anyone . . . recounted deftly and without apology.'

(Time Magazine on SHAME )

'Heart-wrenching'

(Daily Mail on SHAME )

'It will open your eyes to the horrors that are real for some women.'

(Sydney Daily Telegraph on SHAME )

About the Author
Jasvinder Sanghera is the co-founder of Karma Nirvana, a community based project that supports South Asian women affected by domestic violence and honour-based crimes. She was born and brought up in Derby, UK. Her memoir SHAME was a Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller. In 2007 she received a Women of the Year award for her work, and in 2008 she recieved an Inspiration Award for Women.

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Customer Reviews

A great follow-up to 'Shame'
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.

Hard to put down
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

Daughters of Shame
A must if you have read 'Shame' but perhaps not quite so gripping, gives a very good understanding into other cultures