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Apr 02, 2012
Pamela (slytherpuff)
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***Trigger warning: this review contains information about sexual assault that may be upsetting to survivors***
I finished this book a few days ago, and it's taking me longer than expected to gather all of my thoughts and feelings.
First and foremost: Holy. Smokes.
I thought I'd dealt with some pretty crappy events in my life, but nothing compares to what hundreds of millions of women endure: sex trafficking; forced prostitution; government-sanctioned gang ...more
***Trigger warning: this review contains information about sexual assault that may be upsetting to survivors***
I finished this book a few days ago, and it's taking me longer than expected to gather all of my thoughts and feelings.
First and foremost: Holy. Smokes.
I thought I'd dealt with some pretty crappy events in my life, but nothing compares to what hundreds of millions of women endure: sex trafficking; forced prostitution; government-sanctioned gang ...more
What can I say about this book other than it is imperative that everyone read it?
I saw the documentary that was made after this book was written, and it prompted me to read the book. It covers women's issues around the globe, such as sexual violence/abuse, sex trafficking/slavery, female genital cutting, poverty, women's health, maternal mortality, etc. etc.
What I loved about it was that the journalists who wrote it included the stories of women they've met around the world. It wasn't just a boo ...more
I saw the documentary that was made after this book was written, and it prompted me to read the book. It covers women's issues around the globe, such as sexual violence/abuse, sex trafficking/slavery, female genital cutting, poverty, women's health, maternal mortality, etc. etc.
What I loved about it was that the journalists who wrote it included the stories of women they've met around the world. It wasn't just a boo ...more
I felt conflicted by the language at times, but overall I think it's a very important book.
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