Synopsis
Inspired by the lives and struggles of working-class women, men and children in Bombay during the 1980s, To Do Something Beautiful was one of the 20 selected titles for Feminist Book Fortnight and went to the top of the Alternative Bestseller List when it was first brought out by Sheba Feminist Publishers in 1990. A social history novel with a large cast of characters, its form mirrors its content as women who are initially isolated come together to fight against poverty, exploitation at work, sexual assault and harassment and domestic violence. There are no generalisations about their relationships with men, some of whom are also fighting for workers’ rights, and the relationships between adults and children are also complex and varied. Their multifarious projects do not end with the novel, but continue beyond its last page.
‘It has a very fine exploration of relationships between women – very supportive relationships between very poor women in India.’Alice Walker, Hot Wire
‘The kind of book which should keep awake socialist economists and activists alike.’Sheila Rowbotham, Z Magazine
‘A vast, panoramic novel… in the genre of social history novels, like George Eliot’s Middlemarch and Drabble’s The Radiant Way.’Rukhsana Ahmad, Spare Rib
‘This novel is an absolute must for anyone interested in the personal politics of making gardens out of dunghills; anyone interested in hope!’Helen M. Hintjens, Journal of Gender Studies
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for To Do Something Beautiful
Stock Image
To Do Something Beautiful
Print on DemandSeller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L0-9780993347689
Stock Image
To Do Something Beautiful
Print on DemandSeller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L0-9780993347689
Buy New
US$ 16.53
US$ 5.63 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
To Do Something Beautiful
Seller: Chiron Media, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PF. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 6666-IUK-9780993347689
Buy New
US$ 11.77
US$ 20.97 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 10 available
Stock Image
To Do Something Beautiful
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. In. Seller Inventory # ria9780993347689_new
Buy New
US$ 16.82
US$ 16.22 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
To Do Something Beautiful
Print on DemandSeller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days. Seller Inventory # C9780993347689
Buy New
US$ 17.74
US$ 16.45 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller Image
To Do Something Beautiful
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 595194671
Buy New
US$ 22.38
US$ 56.19 shipping
Ships from Germany to U.S.A.
Ships from Germany to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller Image
To Do Something Beautiful
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Inspired by the lives and struggles of working-class women, men and children in Bombay during the 1980s, To Do Something Beautiful was one of the 20 selected titles for Feminist Book Fortnight and went to the top of the Alternative Bestseller List when it was first brought out by Sheba Feminist Publishers in 1990. A social history novel with a large cast of characters, its form mirrors its content as women who are initially isolated come together to fight against poverty, exploitation at work, sexual assault and harassment and domestic violence. There are no generalisations about their relationships with men, some of whom are also fighting for workers' rights, and the relationships between adults and children are also complex and varied. Their multifarious projects do not end with the novel, but continue beyond its last page. Seller Inventory # 9780993347689
Buy New
US$ 24.51
US$ 70.56 shipping
Ships from Germany to U.S.A.
Ships from Germany to U.S.A.
Quantity: 2 available