The Road of Lost Innocence: As a girl she was sold into sexual slavery, but now she rescues others. The true story of a Cambodian heroine
Sold into slavery as a young girl—first as an indentured servant to a surly, violent older man, then, at 16, to a brothel—Mam could have lived a life of misery and defeat. Instead, she found freedom and security while keeping her remarkable spirit intact. This unflinching, searing memoir tells Mam’s story, from her early childhood as an orphan in the mountains of Cambodia to her current role as cofounder and president of the AFESIP (Acting for Women in Distressing Circumstances) and the Somaly Mam foundations, which have rescued more than 3,400 women and children throughout Southeast Asia. Mam’s voice is humble, matter-of-fact, and wrenchingly real. Her passionate refusal to let other girls suffer as she did spurs her to action. She began by gathering money to help distribute birth control as a precaution against AIDS, then moved on to rescue young women and girls, taking them into a shelter and teaching them employable skills—all against extraordinary odds. The story of Mam, nearly a twenty-first-century Mother Teresa, both inspires and calls to action.
People you need to read this book and share it with your friends
!! I love MAMS strength !!
. MAM CAN STILL SMILE AFTER ALL WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO HER.
Very Inspiring!!
People I want to share this book, I have a brand new copy and would like to share it with 100 other people in 10+ different countries.So this is how it goes, the first person to send me their address will receive it free of charge with a card sign by me and when you have read it, you sign the card and then you send it on. Hopefully you get inspired like I have.
I hope to get it back one day or at least an email or photo, or simply enjoy the book
BRINGING AWARENESS THROUGH SHARING
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