The Slave Across the Street: The True Story of how an American Teen Survived the World of Human Trafficking
Jan 2010 · Ampelon Publishing
4.3star
36 reviews
Ebook
192
Pages
About this ebook
While more and more people each day become aware of the dangerous world of human trafficking, many people in the U.S. believe this is something that happens to foreign women men and children not something that happens to their own children and neighbors. They couldn't be more wrong. In this powerful true story. Theresa Flores shares how her life as an All American, 15-years-old teenager was enslaved into the dangerous world of sex trafficking-all while living at home with unsuspecting parents in an upper-middle class suburb of Detroit. Her story peels the cover off of this horrific criminal activity and gives dedicated activists as well as casual bystanders a glimpse into the underbelly of human trafficking Even more importantly, Theres's story and expertise as a counselor and licensed social worker help identify red flags that could prevent her plight from becoming the fate of an unsuspecting teenager. She discusses how she healed the wounds of sexual servitude and offers advice to parents and professionals through prevention tips, education and significant information on human trafficking in modern day America. With insights and perspectives from a doctor, a friend and her own brother, Theres's memoir provides a well-rounded portrait of the dark world of human trafficking and serves as a reminder of the most important clement to overcoming slavery: hope. Book jacket.
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4.3
36 reviews
Rebecca Mac
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December 11, 2019
Good but not great, interesting but if you have read or watched anything about sex trafficking its not new info. It would have been a shocking read when the author was going through it in the 70s/ 80s but by now I think we are all aware of what is going on, no new info but still good to read she got out alive, many (most) arent so lucky!!
Dee Brown
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September 5, 2016
Thank you for sharing your story. I too was tricked by a man to make easy money off my pain. It didn't last long but every minute was forever when it was happening. I've never been so humiliated & ashamed.
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Pretz
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October 14, 2019
Theresa's story opened my eyes. PLEASE read and buy copies for or recommend this book to others, too. This is a true, jawdropping story. I couldn't put it down.
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