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'Behind the Beautiful Forevers' by Katherine Boo

Resolute Readers Book Club

Join us to discuss "Behind the Beautiful Forevers"
2025-10-15 16:00:00 2025-10-15 16:45:00 America/Chicago Resolute Readers Book Club "Behind the Beautiful Forevers" plunges readers into an Indian slum in the shadow of gleaming hotels near Mumbai's airport, revealing a complex subculture where poverty does not extinguish aspiration. Fertile Public Library -

Wednesday, October 15
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-15 16:00:00 2025-10-15 16:45:00 America/Chicago Resolute Readers Book Club "Behind the Beautiful Forevers" plunges readers into an Indian slum in the shadow of gleaming hotels near Mumbai's airport, revealing a complex subculture where poverty does not extinguish aspiration. Fertile Public Library -

"Behind the Beautiful Forevers" plunges readers into an Indian slum in the shadow of gleaming hotels near Mumbai's airport, revealing a complex subculture where poverty does not extinguish aspiration.

Join the Fertile Public Library to discuss "Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity" a non-fiction book by Katherine Boo.

The book chronicles the lives of residents in Annawadi, a slum near the Mumbai airport, offering an intimate portrait of poverty, inequality, and resilience in modern India. Drawing from three years of immersive reporting, Boo explores the impacts of globalization, corruption, and social dynamics through the stories of several families.

All are welcome, even if you haven't read "Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity." If you have any questions, email us at fertile@larl.org.

The Resolute Readers Book Club meets the third Wednesday of the month at 4:00 pm.

Grab the discussion questions from the publisher's website.

Find the Book:

Find the book in our catalog: Behind the Beautiful Forevers

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AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs |

TAGS: | urban poor | sociology | slum | non-fiction | Mumbai | India | history | globalization | corruption |

Fertile Public Library
Fertile@larl.org
Phone: 218-945-6137
Branch manager
Laura Gullickson
Hours
Mon, Sep 15 Closed
Tue, Sep 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 Closed
Sun, Sep 21 Closed
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About the branch

The Fertile Public Library is tucked inside the Duane Knutson Community Center on Mill Street across the street from the Main Street Station & Deli. The Fertile Library is a large one-room library with access to a small meeting room and auditorium that can be reserved through the city office and 24-hour access to WiFi.

Upcoming Events

Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. It's OK to be early, the city has the building open. All are welcome to bring their projects.
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Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
"The Hate U Give" is a groundbreaking, thought-provoking debut novel from Angie Thomas about a teen girl who is the only witness to her friend’s fatal shooting by a police officer.
Watercolor and Using White & Shadows - Watercolor Painting Class for Teens & Adults
Thu, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults and teens are invited to join us for a free watercolor painting class. Our class is suitable for all experience levels. Materials will be provided.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Fri, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is pirates! Happy International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Costumes welcome
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. It's OK to be early, the city has the building open. All are welcome to bring their projects.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is monsters!
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. It's OK to be early, the city has the building open. All are welcome to bring their projects.
Needle Felted Bird - Felting Class for Adults & Teens
Tue, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults and teens are invited to join us for a free felting class. What kind of bird will you make? Our class is suitable for all experience levels and all materials will be provided.
Vintage Crafts - Create Supplies for Junk Journals, Scrapbooking & Cardmaking
Wed, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Learn how to create your own tintype photos, photo/specimen slides, fake leather and aged cello tape for a fun "faux-vintage" look for your junk journaling, cardmaking and scrapbooking projects.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Fri, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is fall leaves!
Live Scandinavian Music - Featuring Project : Constellation
Fri, Oct 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Join your library for an entertaining performance of Scandinavian music featuring Norwegian and Swedish songs sung in their original languages.
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 1:00pm
What fiber project will you create? The first Tuesday of the month the group has their long day. It's ok if you are early the city has the building open.
Kitchens of Hope with Lee Svitak Dean - author of "The Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book"
Wed, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join your library to hear from author Lee Svitak Dean about her latest book celebrating the recipes and stories of immigrants from more than thirty countries.
Funday Stampers - Crafting event for cardmakers, scrapbookers, & stampers
Thu, Oct 09, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Join us for a fun day of card-making! Each month we learn a new technique or have a challenge. Work, visit, or get new ideas.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is monsters!
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. All are welcome to bring their projects. It's OK to be early the city usually has the building open.
Watercolor: Fall Leaves - Watercolor Painting Class for Teens & Adults
Wed, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults and teens are invited to join us for a free watercolor painting class. Our class is suitable for all experience levels. Materials will be provided.
Resolute Readers Book Club - Join us to discuss "Behind the Beautiful Forevers"
Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
"Behind the Beautiful Forevers" plunges readers into an Indian slum in the shadow of gleaming hotels near Mumbai's airport, revealing a complex subculture where poverty does not extinguish aspiration.
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