While more and more people each day become aware of the dangerous world of human trafficking, many people in the U.S. believe this is something ... read full description
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Jul 17, 2011
Tammy
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My friend Sarah introduced me to this book this morning. I have not put it down since. It is a quick read which delivers a perception altering message. Written by an American teen who survived life as a sex slave, she shares her horrifying experience. It is alarming, disturbing, poignant and heartbreaking.
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Dec 02, 2011
Nicki
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When I got sent this download as part of the christianaudio.com Reviewer’s Program I really didn’t want to listen to it, as I don’t like anything like this. I pushed myself though and I’m very glad I did. It is a true story about human trafficking in the United States during the 1980s, so there is distressing content. However, it has been written and narrated in such a sensitive way that I didn’t want to turn it off at times. I wanted to find out what happened. I really liked the narrator's voic
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Nov 23, 2011
Steven
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Nov 13, 2010
Cheryl
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In this powerful, disturbing book, Theresa Flores shares the story about how, as a 15 year old all- American, blue-eyed blonde teen living in the suburbs of Detroit, she became the victim of human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation. When most people think about this topic, they picture people in third world countries. Ms. Flores, who has appeared on the Today Show, is now a social worker and internationally recognized lecturer on the topic of human trafficking. She describes in
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Feb 13, 2012
Lauren
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i have a hard time rating this book. on one hand, i feel like i have no right to speak at all to Theresa's story and, while the writing was not very good, I know it was primarily written as therapy and teaching. also, how could i say that i "liked" this book because it was so disturbing.
that said, i could only handle reading a bit at a time. i feel sort of a responsibility to read books on this topic of sex trafficking and slavery. it has been called to my attention that thi More...
that said, i could only handle reading a bit at a time. i feel sort of a responsibility to read books on this topic of sex trafficking and slavery. it has been called to my attention that thi More...
Sep 20, 2010
Sarah
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While the writing was awkward and mediocre, the topic was very compelling. I was disgusted by the behavior of the abusers--I felt myself getting angrier with each additional act of sexual violence upon the author. And most upsetting to me--these teenagers and men were never caught or punished for their heinous crimes. The author was only a vessel for their debauched pleasure; an object to be used, mocked, and humiliated. A sad read, but a necessary one, if we are to ever stop such horrible pract
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Apr 18, 2011
Heather
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This book messed with my head. It is a book that I think women should definitely read. I knew human trafficking happened, but not like this. I only rated it three stars because of how disturbing it was, but this is a book that should be read. Bringing awareness to this issue is crucial, and reading this book might save someone's life someday.
Aug 16, 2011
Lisa
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I think this is a must read book for everyone. The story is set in Detroit - just a couple of hours from where I live. This is a heartbreaking true story and describes a horrific crime that needs to end. One thing I appreciated about this book was the brutal honesty without the extreme details.
Jun 26, 2010
Kim
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What an eye-opener! I never would have thought this was something happening to any of the girls I grew up with. The author of this story went to my high school just around the time I did. She became a sexual slave unable to escape the grip of her tormentors, all the while still going to school, babysitting, holding a job, etc. What a strong person she had to be to endure this hardship - and only 15 years old! How she survived all that, I do not know. The saddest part is that this is still
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Jun 01, 2011
Maureen
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I was one of the many that thought human trafficking was a problem of the east, but after reading this book, I realized the truth. This is a very emotional book. My heart goes out to the author for what she experienced all those years ago.
Sep 21, 2011
Noel
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Who would think this happens here in the US? Excellant book---to think a girl has gone through this just blows my mind...................I wish it was just fiction.
Feb 14, 2012
Alisa
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This book has a good balance of personal recollections and practical knowledge for adults on the look out.
Feb 19, 2012
Elizabeth
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A great book that exposes the relatively unknown would of sex trafficking. A hard story to read, but one that needs telling.
Nov 13, 2011
Keri
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Wow! What a shocking and unbelievable account of this woman as a young girl. Not what I was expecting and I really learned a lot! A fast read because you won't be able to put it down. Might not be the most well written memoir I have read but it is written with honesty and passion.
Aug 19, 2011
Caitlin
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This book was such an eye-opener. So many Americans are naive about human trafficking and believe it is not an issue in our country, how wrong they are! This book is a must-read for parents and young adults alike. We should become more aware of what is going on under our noses.
Jan 03, 2012
Dianna
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This was a fast read. Not particularly well-written, but interesting. I really had no clue this this type of stuff happens in American cities!
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