Slaves among Us: The Hidden World of Human Trafficking

This book exposes the horrific world of modern slavery through the first-hand experiences of victims. It reveals 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, it calls for concrete steps to safeguard the vulnerable and eliminate slavery in our time. The author is donating all proceeds to help combat human trafficking.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 218 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Based on the first-hand accounts of victims of human trafficking, this book provides a harrowing look into the modern world of slavery. Monique Villa takes us on a global journey, from Ohio to Tokyo, London to India, Qatar to Colombia, to uncover a parallel universe where men, women, and children are dehumanized and reduced to obedient machines. Written by a renowned expert in the fight against human trafficking, this powerful book sheds light on the hidden world of slaves who are no longer physically bound but are still trapped in a cycle of exploitation. Despite significant advancements in the fight for human rights, slavery continues to thrive, with more slaves present today than at any other point in history. Villa vividly portrays the dire situations that we can address through her call to action, which outlines concrete steps to protect the vulnerable and eradicate slavery in our time. The author is generously donating all proceeds from the sale of this book to support the fight against human trafficking.

Introduction:
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 that 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's Donation:
The author is donating all proceeds from sales of this book to help combat human trafficking.

Weight: 344g
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538180457