In the late 1980s, Davinder Kaur was forced to marry a man she didn't know. When she was only fourteen years old, the marriage was arranged and set to occur when she turned eighteen. After four long years of internal turmoil and despair, she had two choices: adhere to the customs and traditions of her family, or risk bringing dishonor to their home. Davinder didn't like either option, so she made a plan-a plan to survive.
In Forced to Marry Him: A Lifetime of Tradition and the Will to Break It, Kaur tells of the pain, lies, and betrayal she suffered at the hands of those who were meant to protect her the most. But her story doesn't end there. Davinder's willingness to speak out and fight not only saved her life but the lives of many other women and young girls over the years. She offers courage and strength to those who can't advocate for themselves, and she works with organizations all over the world to help end arranged and forced marriages. Kaur gives a voice to the voiceless as she breaks down walls to eradicate cultural and traditional abuse.
Award Winning Book
2023 Next Generation Indie Book Awards - Finalist
"Forced to Marry Him: A Lifetime of Tradition and the Will to Break It" by San Diego resident Davinder Kaur has been named by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group as one of the best indie books of 2023.
The book was a finalist in the Women's Issues - Non-Fiction category in the 2023 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, the world's largest book awards program for independent publishers and self-published authors. The Next Generation Indie Book Awards are judged by leaders of the indie book publishing industry, including many with long careers at major publishing houses. Their love of a great read and experience in the publishing arena identify books deserving a wider audience.
2023 Hope Pyx Global International Book Award - Winner
"Forced to Marry Him: A Lifetime of Tradition and the Will to Break It" also won the Hope Pyx Global International Book Award at the 2023 International Conference on Abuse held in Houston, TX on October 26, 2023 in the category of "culture". The International Book Award is the first and only of its kind to celebrate survivors of human trafficking, sexual assault, domestic abuse, child abuse, military sexual trauma, and all crime survivors.
2023 The Wishing Shelf Book Awards - Winner
"Forced to Marry Him: A Lifetime of Tradition and the Will to Break It" also won for one of the best audiobooks and won the bronze medal from The Wishing Shelf Book Awards and the award was just announced on April 1, 2024. .
