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Roy Soumya
Urban Resilience
Mumbai Community Stories
Waste Picker Narratives
Human Condition Exploration
Socio-Economic Landscape
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Hardback
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
Mountain Tales Is A Profound Journey Into MumbaiโS Unseen Landscapes, Intertwining Love, Resilience, And The Stark Realities Of Life Around The Deonar Garbage Mountains. Written By Journalist And Social Entrepreneur Saumya Roy, This Non-Fiction Narrative Sheds Light On Waste Pickers Who Live And Work Among Discarded Memories And Possessions. Aimed At Readers Who Want To Understand Urban Inequality With Compassion, Mountain Tales Carries A Hopeful, Vigilant Tone That Is Both Educational And Moving.
In Mountain Tales, Roy Brings Years Of On-The-Ground Experience To Bear As She Profiles Micro-Entrepreneurs And Families Who Navigate Healthcare Challenges, Precarious Incomes, And Moments Of Quiet Joy. The Book Unfolds Through Interconnected Portraits And Scenes, Structured Like A Mosaic That Builds A Larger Picture Of City Life Beneath The Skyline. The Experience Is Immersive And Humane, Written With Lyrical Detail And A Steady, Unflinching Pace That Invites Reflection Rather Than Sensationalism.
Whether You Read For Social Insight Or Human Stories, Mountain Tales Presents Key Concepts About Informal Economies, Dignity, Community Resilience, And Urban Waste Management In An Accessible, Narrative Voice. Through Intimate Interviews, Sensory Descriptions, And Careful Context, The Book Makes Complex Issues Tangible And Immediate While Preserving The Dignity Of The People It Follows.
After Finishing Mountain Tales, Readers Gain A Deeper Understanding Of How Communities Forge Meaning In The Shadow Of A Rubbish Mountain, Along With A Renewed Sense Of Empathy And Responsibility For Urban Neighbors. This Book Leaves You Thinking Differently About Waste, Work, And What It Takes To Find Happiness And Purpose When Life Is Hard, Making The Experience Both Comforting And Galvanizing.
Product Details
Author
Roy Soumya
Publisher
Hachette Book Publishing
Language
English
SKU
BK0432364
ISBN
9781788165365
Reading Age
All
Binding
Hardback
MRP: โน 699
โน 665
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