Twenty-seven million people are estimated to be held in slavery around the world today. This collection of first-hand accounts will raise awareness and show how slavery is thriving in the twenty first century. From poverty-stricken countries to affluent American suburbs; slaves toil as sweatshop workers; sex slaves; migrant workers; domestic servants; and chattel slaves. This groundbreaking collection includes accounts written by ten former slaves and slaveholders in Southeast Asia; Africa; the Middle East; and the United States. From Micheline; a Haitian girl who wound up as a domestic worker in Connecticut; to Abdel; a Mauritanian slave owner turned abolitionist; these are stories that will heighten awareness of a global human rights crisis that can no longer be ignored.
#86145 in Books Smiley Books 2010-02-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.50 x 6.25 x .75l; .95 #File Name: 1401925928312 pagesSmiley Books
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy AmyEVERYONE living in America should read this book.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Necessarily Enlightening! A Great Read!By TarheelTimLife altering! Reinforced what I had been growing conscious of (namely; how detrimental consuming the wrong kinds and forms of media can be to ones sense of equality). This book is a must read for anyone who is susceptible to the subtle propaganda that is dispersed all day; every day.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Essential Spur to ActionBy Marianne KehoeAs a white and self-proclaimed liberal reader; I was astounded to read how I've also been brainwashed. The problems and solutions so well outlined in this book are even more important in our post-Obama era. Though I'll never be "black in white skin"; I now better comprehend slavery's insidious influence on present behavior.
