Now with a foreword by trafficking survivor Evelyn Chumbow, of The Human
Trafficking Legal Center. The horrific world of modern slavery is
exposed in this book based on the first-hand experiences of victims of
human trafficking. Through the stories of three remarkable individuals
who share how they fell victim to traffickers and how their bodies and
souls resisted an enterprise of total destruction, Monique Villa takes
us around the world--from Ohio to Tokyo, London to India, Qatar to
Colombia--to uncover a parallel world where men, women, and children are
dehumanized and reduced to obedient machines. Written by a global leader
in the fight against human trafficking, this powerful book uncovers the
hidden world of slaves--no longer physically in chains--who walk among
us, trapped in a cycle of exploitation. Despite significant progress in
the fight for human rights, slavery continues to flourish. In fact,
there are more slaves today, in countries rich and poor, than at any
point in the past. By giving voice to survivors of this horrific trade,
Villa vividly illustrates dire situations we can do something about. Her
call to action outlines concrete steps to safeguard the vulnerable among
us and to eliminate slavery in our time. The author is donating all
proceeds from sales of this book to help combat human trafficking.
