In this thrilling panorama of real-life events, Patrick Radden Keefe investigates a secret world run by a surprising criminal: a charismatic middle...
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Sep 05, 2010
Audrey
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I was entirely captivated by this book--it smuggled me in, get it? Seriously, I was in awe about how the "Snakehead" (term used for individuals who smuggled Chinese mainly into the US) Sister Ping created such a extensive, extremely lucrative system of smuggling. It was a wonder how she had so much time and reserves to have all these hideouts and schemes while running a successful business in Chinatown.
The book centers around the GOLDEN VENTURE boat filled with smuggled Ch More...
The book centers around the GOLDEN VENTURE boat filled with smuggled Ch More...
Aug 18, 2011
Sallie
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I ventured into the unknown with this non-fiction account of the big business of traffiking humans from Fujian Province of China to the U.S. Shocking and eye opening? Yes. Thought provoking? Absolutely. Too many names to track (although there's an listing of the "players" in the front of the book), but it's worth the trouble. I vaguely remember reading about the boat (Golden Venture) that went aground off the shore of the Bronx with hundreds of emmaciated people in it--who jumped into
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Mar 21, 2011
June
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Fascinating account of human smuggling, specifically Chinese coming from Fujian province to U.S. The author conducted over 300 interviews with individuals involved at all levels of the smuggling trade. Raises provocative questions about the INS and its function. Very thought-provoking book and timely in light of recent US issues in terms of "illegal" immigration.
Jan 19, 2012
Arlene
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Awesome! ...and to think I used to live next to Teaneck, NJ. Had/have friends in/near Far Rockaway. Awesome!! Sister Ping...what a woman!!! (good and bad)
Mar 28, 2011
Susan
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The details from Golden Venture case are so chilling, they read like fiction. This is an important and thrilling book about international human smuggling involving one area of China, but one that links the world together.
Jun 16, 2011
Vicki
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Certainly gives you a look at the complexities of human trafficking. Interesting and informative.
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