Not For Sale by David Batstone
"Not For Sale" is one of those books that will leave in an indelible mark in your being. David Batstone has written an eye-opening account on the existing crisis of global human slavery. This fascinating book will take you through various personal accounts of the victims, survivors and abolitionist activists. It is a mind-changing, inspirational book that is a call for action. This 320-page book is composed of the following six chapters: 1. Shining Light into the Sexual Darkness: Cambodia and Thailand, 2. Breaking the Chains of Bonded Laborers: South Asia, 3. Rescuing the Child Soldiers: Uganda, 4. Undermining the Sex Syndicate: Europe, 5. Sheltering the Lost Children: Peru, and 6. Building a New Underground Railroad: USA.
Positives:
1. Wow! Where can I begin? It's a well-written, well-researched, fascinating look at the evil of global human trafficking.
2. This book grabs you, overwhelms you and it ultimately changes you.
3. An eye-opening book about the current form of human trafficking.
4. The author treats this subject with utmost respect and compels the reader through common moral decency.
5. Enough facts to ground the seriousness of the issue of human slavery but it is the author's ability to convey the stories in a lucid manner that drives this gem of a book.
6. This is in fact a global issue!
7. It's an inspirational book that compels you to do something. Mr. Batstone does a wonderful job of inspiring a modern-day abolitionist.
8. Very good quotes abound. "A moral obligation cannot arise from an immoral act".
9. How poverty rips apart a community.
10. The wonderful inspirational stories of the many activists who care.
11. The tools of the slave traders and how they use them for their evil purposes. Coercion and deception among them.
12. The heart-ripping stories of children being sold into the sex trade.
13. The story of a good lawyer...who knew?
14. How the rich and powerful can work around a corrupt system.
15. The evolution of the traffickers.
16. The interesting take of how Germany and the Netherlands handle prostitution.
17. The impact of corruption.
18. Leveraging international diplomacy and its impact.
19. The process of enslavement explained.
20. How to deal with the problem? Recommendations from the activists.
21. The facts from the published report: "Hidden Slaves: Forced Labor in the United States".
22. A sound strategy on what can be done to fight the evil of human trafficking.
23. A great conclusion chapter on how to end the slave trade in our time.
24. A great list of anti human-trafficking resources.
25. Good notes reference.
Negatives:
1. It uses flashbacks to tell the different stories. At first a little confusing but once you get into the rhythm of the stories, it works well.
2. Illustrations and charts would have added value.
3. Having to wait for Mr. Batstone's next book.
In summary, "Not For Sale" is a captivating book that must be read. It's heartbreaking, it's emotional, it's gripping but ultimately it's inspirational and educational. Human trafficking is an evil that must be eradicated and the author does a wonderful job of providing the inspiration and guidance to do so. Bravo!
Further recommendation: "Infidel" by Ayaan Hirsi Ali.
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