This book would be a good read for someone interested in understanding the heartbreaking reality of the sex trafficking industry and the immense strength of survivors. Somaly Mam's powerful story takes you through her traumatic childhood and the horrors she endured, but it also showcases her resilience and determination to create change. This book will leave you inspired to take action and support organizations like AFESIP in their fight against human trafficking.

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In Cambodia, girls as young as five are sold into prostitution every day. Somaly Mam was one such girl. Abandoned as a baby, Somaly was looked after by her grandmother until she disappeared. She was then taken into the care of a man she called 'grandfather', but was treated no better than an unpaid servant. Raped at twelve and forced to marry at fifteen, Somaly was then sold to a brothel. After years of abuse she managed to escape, and went on to co-found AFESIP to combat the sexual trafficking of young girls and women. Somaly Mam has become an international figure and won a Glamour magazine Woman of the Year award in 2006.

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