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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR004764371
Book Description Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers . Minor shelf wear. Seller Inventory # wbb0020399033
Book Description Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Later Edition. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 208 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Biography & Autobiography; ISBN: 0670071188. ISBN/EAN: 9780670071180. Dewey Code: 891.44092. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: RB14005. For further info on this title, click on the "Contact Seller" button within this listing. We will try to reply within 24 hours. Otherwise you can order right now (inclusive of shipping options) from the "Add to Basket" button to the right. Seller Inventory # RB14005
Book Description Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Trade Paperback. 242 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Viking, Australia, 2006. *** CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. More specifically: . Pages are lightly tanned. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: This is the story of Baby Halder, a woman who overcame poverty, violence and a meagre education to write a book that would become an overnight literary sensation in India. Born in West Bengal, Baby is abandoned by her mother at the age of four, married at twelve to a violent man, and a mother herself at thirteen. When her husband's abuse escalates, Baby flees with her children and begins life as a domestic servant, only to find herself the victim of further abuse, this time at the hands of her various employers. But then Baby goes to work for Prabodh Kumar, a retired anthropology professor, who recognises Baby's love of words and books and, with infinite humanity, gives her the time, the tools and the encouragement to tell her tale. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; ISBN: 0670071188. ISBN/EAN: 9780670071180. Inventory No: 23071034. Seller Inventory # 23071034
Book Description Trade Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. Trade Paperback. 242 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Penguin, Australia, 2006. *** CONDITION: This book is in near fine condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing. Corners of covers are lightly bumped. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: This is the story of Baby Halder, a woman who overcame poverty, violence and a meagre education to write a book that would become an overnight literary sensation in India. Born in West Bengal, Baby is abandoned by her mother at the age of four, married at twelve to a violent man, and a mother herself at thirteen. When her husband's abuse escalates, Baby flees with her children and begins life as a domestic servant, only to find herself the victim of further abuse, this time at the hands of her various employers. But then Baby goes to work for Prabodh Kumar, a retired anthropology professor, who recognises Baby's love of words and books and, with infinite humanity, gives her the time, the tools and the encouragement to tell her tale. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; ISBN: 0670071188. ISBN/EAN: 9780670071180. Inventory No: 13110235. The photo of this book is of the actual book for sale. Seller Inventory # 13110235
Book Description Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Size: 8"-9" Tall. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; ISBN/EAN: 9780670071180. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 12680. Seller Inventory # 12680
Book Description Trade Paperback. Condition: Good. First Edition. Third Impression. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 242 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Pages lightly tanned throughout. Edges browned slightly. The book has been read and carries some marks and creases. This book is available and ready to be shipped. This is the story of Baby Halder, a woman who overcame poverty, violence and a meagre education to write a book that would become an overnight literary sensation in India. Born in West Bengal, Baby is abandoned by her mother at the age of four, married at twelve to a violent man, and a mother herself at thirteen. When her husband's abuse escalates, Baby flees with her children and begins life as a domestic servant, only to find herself the victim of further abuse, this time at the hands of her various employers. But then Baby goes to work for Prabodh Kumar, a retired anthropology professor, who recognises Baby's love of words and books and, with infinite humanity, gives her the time, the tools and the encouragement to tell her tale. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Biography & Autobiography; India; ISBN: . ISBN/EAN: 9780670071180. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 8462. Seller Inventory # 8462