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Inspiring...
2009-10-10
Reviewer: DIBR
The tails are hard to read when still learning about the depth of human trafficking. But, it definitely inspires you to help and want to learn more.
Great Purchase
2009-08-11
Reviewer: Natasha Gilmore
This was a great purchase. I was impressed with everything about this book, from the content to the way it was written. The author did a great job mixing historical content, real life stories and the information on the organizations doing something about it.
Definitely recommend this book as a way to get an overview on many social injustices taking place in the world.
Are you ready to take the red pill?
2009-06-24
Reviewer: N. Davis
Do you remember the scene in The Matrix where Morpheus has given Neo the quick intro, including the horrifying truth about how humans have become merely an energy-producing commodity? And how Neo is overwhelmed to the point of throwing up? Well, that may well be how you feel after reading this book and learning that slavery is alive, prospering, and likely as close as your local massage parlor, restaurant, strip club, or fruit plantation.
There are many hard truths here (did you know there are more slaves now than ever before? 27m?), but if you believe that it's better to know such truths (and fight them) than to remain safely in a cuddly world of illusion, you should read this book, pass it on, and then join or support one of the brave organizations standing up for human rights and justice.
Eye Opening and Disturbing
2009-06-11
Reviewer: LMS
Recently after watching "Amazing Grace" on DVD, I found myself wanting to know more about modern day slavery. I did some online research and this book kept coming up again and again. I hadn't heard of the author, so I wasn't exactly sure what to expect.
This book is eye-opening and heartbreaking. It tells the real-life stories of people caught in a life of forced labor, sexual slavery and other forms of modern day slavery. This book will make you angry that such atrocities can and do happen in today's world.
To be honest, before I started researching the topic, I believed that slavery had ended after the Civil War.
While the slavery stories are heart-breaking, this book also gives a glimmer of hope. It also tells the stories of modern day abolitionists who are making a real difference, often at great personal risk. These incredibly brave men and women are not willing to stand passively by. They are willing to get involved and do what they can. It also gives a great reference guide of modern-day abolition movements and gives the reader practical ways they can be involved.
As I was thinking about this issue, I had a thought that I think applies perfectly to the abolition movement and human trafficking "No one can do everything, but everyone can do something."
We in America tend to think that the way to solve any problem is to throw money at it. If you are able, please support organizations like the ones in this book. But this book also makes the point that time and talent are equally as valuable.
This is a great book for someone who is fairly new to the human trafficking issue. It balances tragedy with hope. This is a book that every American should read. I think this book should be required reading for college students. This is an issue where awareness must be increased. If you buy this book, purchase several copies. This is definitely one you will want to pass on to others.
excellent
2009-03-03
Reviewer: Robert W. Smith
David Batstone's book, "Not For $ale" is a book written about the global slave trade. He discusses some of the objective facts of the global slave trade - numbers, money, rates, types of victims, types of abusers, motivations... but, what he most effectively discusses is the subjective experiences of women and children who have been caught up in the slave trade. His purpose in writing the book is to inspire us to action. He describes the efforts of missionaries who have taken on an active role in abolishing the slave trade, one slave at a time, sadly, only to be replaced by yet another slave. More must be done and Batstone addresses the need for all of us to commit ourselves to abolishing policies and practices that further the slave trade. Fairly well written. Great topic. Well worth the read! A-!!!
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