A blistering, eye-opening look at the horrific global phenomenon of sexual trafficking... This is 21st century slavery.
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Aug 21, 2011
Erik
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This was my first book about prostitution, so I don't have much to compare it to. The author, however, doesn't expect much from the reader and the book is written like a long article from a magazine like The New Yorker.
Malarek is a Ukranian-Canadian and his focus here is on that chapter in the history of prostitution following the breakup of the Warsaw Pact, in other words, on Eastern European women and girls desperate for work. Reference is made to previous periods, such as the pr More...
Malarek is a Ukranian-Canadian and his focus here is on that chapter in the history of prostitution following the breakup of the Warsaw Pact, in other words, on Eastern European women and girls desperate for work. Reference is made to previous periods, such as the pr More...
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Oct 13, 2011
Chelsea
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This book is a magnificent account of the plight of hundreds of thousands of Russian, Moldovan, Ukrainian women and the like who, every day, are lured away from their lives of poverty with promises of jobs in foreign countries – jobs as nannies, waitresses, dancers, and other various service jobs. Of course, when they arrive in their destination countries they are stripped of their identification, told by their “owners” that they owe huge debts for their passage, and are forced to service dozens
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Jul 29, 2011
Ben
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It's a shocking and horrifying issue that is brought to light by the Canadian-Ukranian Malarek in a fascinating read about this seedy, sad underworld. He does an impressive job by combining field research and academic data to paint the bleak picture and give us a no-holds-barred look at what is a sad, modern day phenomenon that few of us are aware of or think about during our day-to-day routines.
In short, you could describe it as a deeper, academic dive into the fictional plot addre More...
In short, you could describe it as a deeper, academic dive into the fictional plot addre More...
Jan 26, 2012
Fhily
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This book is 2nd book I've read about sex life-style after Jakarta Undercover ...
But it's so different...
In this book, the author tells us about women in world trade...
woman like a doll, that sold and bought freely.
initially, I was confused. Why the book titled NATASHA? It's similar to my name, Anastasya... LOL XD
But, after I've read this book, I know that...
Natasha is a name all women in world trade.
quotations of two initial chapters in Indo More...
But it's so different...
In this book, the author tells us about women in world trade...
woman like a doll, that sold and bought freely.
initially, I was confused. Why the book titled NATASHA? It's similar to my name, Anastasya... LOL XD
But, after I've read this book, I know that...
Natasha is a name all women in world trade.
quotations of two initial chapters in Indo More...
Jan 21, 2011
Vina
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Miris, ngeri, marah.. Itu yang aku rasakan waktu baca buku ini. Sekarang diseluruh dunia banyak wanita diperdagangkan, dijual belikan untuk dijadikan wanita malam. Mereka diculik dari keluarga mereka, atau dijanjikan pekerjaan dg iming2 gaji besar diluar negri.. Namun mereka semua berakhir sama, menjadi wanita malam..
Pada awalnya wanita tsb tertarik dg pekerjaan yang diiklankan di koran, yang menawarkan pekerjaan di luar negri spt Jepang, Amerika, Inggris, dengan iming2 gaji besar, More...
Pada awalnya wanita tsb tertarik dg pekerjaan yang diiklankan di koran, yang menawarkan pekerjaan di luar negri spt Jepang, Amerika, Inggris, dengan iming2 gaji besar, More...
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Aug 28, 2010
Marina
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This book is shocking, heartbreaking, and it will open your eyes to a pattern of corruption around the countries of the earth where, thanks to dirty cops and government officials, women can still be treated as property and sexual slaves. If you are man or woman who is a feminist, you need to read this book to understand how women can still be treated as chattel.
Basically, the book opens with a description of how life was after the Soviet Union collapsed in Eastern Europe. When the i More...
Basically, the book opens with a description of how life was after the Soviet Union collapsed in Eastern Europe. When the i More...
Mar 24, 2011
Krista
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Wow. I can't express it any deeper. It's not a "That book was so awesome!" kind of wow, even though it did knock my socks off. It's more like a "Wow, I think I just threw up in my mouth and then swallowed it back down because the truth this book just hit me with is so disgusting and terrifying".
I first heard Victor Malarek talk when he was promoting his newest book "The Johns" which I intend to read as well. Here was this man I'd never heard of before standin More...
I first heard Victor Malarek talk when he was promoting his newest book "The Johns" which I intend to read as well. Here was this man I'd never heard of before standin More...
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May 15, 2009
Jonathan
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As a hardcore libertarian, I used to support the notion of legalized prostitution. However, this book made me change my mind. If the only people who did this kind of work did so by choice or through a desire to provide a service, then why bother? After all, it's not up to me to tell anyone how they should earn a living. However, this book reveals the chilling reality: prostitution is largely run by organized crime and the women who participate in it are usually nothing more than slaves. Some of
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Oct 06, 2010
Melanie
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This was an amazing yet terrifying book: Victor Malarek offers an overview of the third biggest illegal world industry - human trafficking. He interviews the women - the "Natashas" (Natasha being what the johns call any slavic woman they buy) - who are raped every day after having been sold into sexual slavery.
The majority of the women interviewed are from the Eastern European countries after the fall of the Soviet bloc, and as we get insight into their lives, one cannot he More...
The majority of the women interviewed are from the Eastern European countries after the fall of the Soviet bloc, and as we get insight into their lives, one cannot he More...
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May 18, 2009
*•.♥.•*Sabrina*•.♥.•*
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I bought this book hoping it would have many first person accounts to survivors of this terrible crime. I must say I felt this book repeated itself allot and was hard to read. I skipped around through it and read the parts that interested me and then was done with it. Some of the stories in this book are heart breaking and just because I did'nt get anything out of this book does'nt mean that you might not.
Feb 06, 2012
Jaime
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Easy to read with amazing information. I knew about sex tourism in south east Asia, but didn't think about it in terms of more industrialized countries like the Eastern Bloc, Germany, Israel, Greece and the Netherlands. We need to be aware the flow of people around us, not just those who are being trafficked for sex, but for labor as well. A definite must read!
Feb 03, 2011
Becky
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It's so important to be aware of this awful slavery of women who are looking for decent jobs. There are some who will help them. But many die as they protest, trying to stand up for themselves. They are beaten into submission or killed. There is no thought of them as human beings.
Feb 02, 2010
Steven
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Excellent in terms of describing the new global sex trade, but devolves into polemic and that undermines the authority of the reporting at times. At its best the stories are harrowing and heartbreaking stories. If you saw the movie "Taken" you have a glimpse of what this book details.
Jan 10, 2011
Dazed
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Absolutely amazing, great insight into a huge problem in the world (third largest trade, after drugs and guns) and some great ideas for action in the book, too. HIghly, highly recommended.
Sep 07, 2009
Jen
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This book has a lot to digest. It made me wonder what my patronage of certain establishments in Japan was doing to affect women who were here not by their choice. Eye-opening.
Apr 16, 2009
Laurie
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Very good eyeopener to the reality of sex-trafficking... my only complaint is that it's based on countries overseas, when the same thing happens here in the states.
Aug 23, 2011
Jackie
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Eye opening, however makes you wonder how humans can be so demoralizing and if this issue will ever be resolved.
Jul 28, 2011
Rohkea kirja tärkeästä aiheesta. Materiaali on hetkittäin hyvin rajua, mutta tarpeellista tietää.
Dec 03, 2011
Marissa
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Very well-researched account of global sex trafficking. Infuriating that this one reporter is able to gain all this evidence and yet governments all over the world ignore the truth.
Aug 08, 2011
Jennifer
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I debated between rating this book 3 stars or 4 stars. I ended up rating it 4 stars because I think it's an important read for anyone wanting a basic understanding of international human trafficking, especially regarding women being trafficked from eastern Europe. However, from a mechanics point of view, I think this book could have been written a bit more academicaly (i.e. provided more information on research notes, etc.) and with better flow.
Dec 17, 2009
Kaitlyn
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Great book I started reading it after I had seen a presentation by a community group who works closely with Victor Malarek when it comes to the global sex trade. The book was so hard to get through and so depressing. I think though it is important to read these kinds of texts because it allow readers access the information and experiences that they may not have always known to have existed.
Sep 08, 2007
Liz
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This book was definitely powerful. It is a good book for those not acquainted with the horrors that go on around the world with sex trafficking. It discusses the global problem of sex trafficking and what hinders the progress towards a solution. With many personal accounts and stories, it is a powerful and emotional read sure to impact and educate the reader.
Aug 16, 2011
Miranti
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Sebuah buku yang menjelaskan fakta-fakta di balik perdagangan manusia, khususnya wanita. Bagaimana hukum yang ada di dunia ini tidak sanggup mencegah tindak kriminal yang keji tersebut, bahkan sebaliknya, justru menutupi kejahatan itu dengan rapi sehingga prakteknya hampir terdengar seperti sebuah dongeng yang tidak nyata di mata masyarakat.
Feb 21, 2008
Nicole
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Heartbreaking book about the third wave of sex slavery coming out of Russia and the former eastern bloc. I read this right before traveling through that part of the world and it really gave me a new, grave, outlook towards the women sex workers I saw. The Russian mafia is a force to be reckoned with. No fairytale anding with this book.
Jan 22, 2008
Faith
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My academic research has mostly focused around this issue and this book is great for specific case studies. If you are looking for political theories about migration or slavery or economics, this book will not provide them. If you are looking to move away from those things and into the human sphere, this book might be good for that.
Apr 15, 2007
chauncey
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there is a tendancy to sensationalize the tragedy of trafficking in women & children, and this author does a great job of detailing this highly profitable, yet undeniably evil trade without resorting to hyperbole.
if you don't know anything about human trafficking, this book is a good place to start.
if you don't know anything about human trafficking, this book is a good place to start.
Dec 16, 2009
Bibliovixen
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White slavery isn't an urban myth - and the female populations in devestated countries are more at risk than in previous history. Great book to find out what's going on and what needs to continue in order to stop the sexual trafficking.
