How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Title.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"I will come back for you," he says. "I will come back with other men, good men, from this country—fathers and uncles who want to help—policemen who are not friends of Mumtaz. We will take you away from here." (169.Believing.6)
There are plenty of despicable men in this book—the stepfather, Uncle Husband, the parade of clients who rape Lakshmi. But it's important for us to remember that some of the people who provide Lakshmi with the most hope—and most practical help—are men, too.