Review of Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004) by Rosemarie S — 20 Aug 2009

Great about the hard choices of poverty...

This review of Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004) was written by Rosemarie S on 20 Aug 2009.

Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids has generally received very positive reviews.

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