Beyond The Soiled Curtain: Project Rescue's Fight For The Victims Of The Sex Slave Industry

by David Grant, Beth Grant

Story of relief efforts following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction

221 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Mandy Pinoteau · Rating 4 out of 5]

Though I personally do not believe in the whole "find Jesus" thing, this book was eye opening. One has to respect Project Rescue and all they do for these women/children. Would encourage others to read this book.

[Rosanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

As I read this book, I could not believe, how much trafficking exists, in in the entire world. Read it and weep!

[Erin]

This book is a great tool to become more aware on what is going on in the sex-slave industry. Also it's a book of hope. There is hope for this problem that is going on in our world.

[Meghan McCahill · Rating 4 out of 5]

SO powerful. A really quick read and speaks into God’s heart for victims of trafficking, and the realities of their lives. 💔

[Wendi Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

An inspiring and heart-breaking book about the sex-slave industry and how to help Project Rescue fight for victims across the world.

[Kat Caldwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want more information on this horrendous things called sex-trafficking, this is a book to read. It is difficult and will probably make you cry, but it will also make you want to do something.

[Darrin Niday · Rating 4 out of 5]

filled with heart wrenching stories, about what girls and young ladies go through in third world countries. good read.

[Michelle Wadholm · Rating 5 out of 5]

We must allow our hearts to be broken and moved for those who are hurting. There’s no other way to be an effective follower of Christ.

[Adrian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book of information, clearly not written by an experienced author. That said, I liked the attention to the issue.

[Victoria (hotcocoaandbooks) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book explained a lot of what goes on in the red light districts of India and how Project Rescue helps intervene through prevention and restoration. God truly shines throughout this book by explaining how the emotional and spiritual needs can be a huge message to these women who have been looked down upon, abandoned, abused, used, suicidal, demon possessed, HIV/AIDS victims, etc. I have read about 30 human trafficking books now and I usually don't cry while reading these stories at all (more horrified and angry) but the Holy Spirit really caused a bunch of tears to come out of me in even the first pages of this book. I truly loved it and think that anyone who is a Christian and has a heart-string for learning about modern-day slavery needs to read this. It was a much different book than I've read before. It gives you insight, understanding, and spreads the true love of Christ for the oppressed!

[Arwen · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Wow!” A very powerful book that I won’t soon forget. This is a book that should be read so that more people can understand what is happening to girls around the world. As major newspapers have lately begun carrying more headlines about the human trafficking industry this issue is finally getting the coverage it deserves. Knowledge is a beginning, what you do about it is what will change the world.

[Joshua Kennedy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beyond the Soiled Curtain features lots of good practical information, but is not well-written. The authors tried to cram way too many stories into a short book, and the result is an all-over-the-place volume of short stories in which the characters are not developed well enough to earn much of the reader's empathy.

[Angela]

As far as rating this book, it is difficult. I am grateful that it was written because it offers HOPE for change, and recounts the rescue and restoration of people. In this regard, it is an amazing story of what God can do when people are committed to love and serve. I do not like the awful truth that this modern slavery exists and ensnares people in hopelessness. It is well worth reading.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

While this read will be done in a quick afternoon, you will be left with the lingering words, "How can this be?" Project Rescue began in 1997 when K.K. Devaraj and team members from Bombay Teen Challenge (yes, Teen Challenge) went to Falkland Road in the red-light district of Mumbai. The ministry continues today. Sex trafficking is undoubtedly a world-wide epidemic with no land untouched.

[Joanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rips your heart

[Meagan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Eye opening and real. Excellent read for the social-justice passionate.

[Saron Estifanos · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a book I recommend to everyone because it will show you what kind of world that we are living in and that there are people out there that need you guidance.

[Colleen Jobe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such an eye opener to the horrid of the sex-trafficking industry. Project Rescue is a wonderful ministry that helps to save and restore these women and their children.

[Sherry Everett · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a insightful, fast read. No child should ever have to suffer for a grown man's personal, selfish, sick desires. I want to know more on this horrific topic and how to help end it.

[Sara Best · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was very informative about an important topic.