This book, A Crime So Monstrous, is a non-fiction book about human trafficking; or, what is also called, modern- day -slavery. It is about true life situations that are taking place all around the world today that involves the buying and selling of human beings. Many of the people have been forced into manual labor to pay off debts, some of them are living in conditions that are unfit for health or safety. A large number of the people who have been bought or sold are forced into prostitution.
Most of the slaves who are caught up in the world of prostitution have been bought and sold many times over…sometimes, in more than one country. There are coerced with violence, and depravation and threats against their loved ones. Many of them are runaways, some of them have been kidnapped off of the streets. Some of them have been tricked into giving up their passports/visas; they often have no way home.
It is a life of misery…some of them have been drugged and beaten. Once addictions and abuse have been heaped upon them…they no longer have the strength or will to escape…and are forced to “pay off” their debts to their captors. As you can imagine, being bought and sold many times over, their debt is not within their reach of ever paying off…they have little hope of ever attaining freedom again.
The stories will haunt you. The human will to live will inspire you. The desperation and dedication of those, who have seen the damage of human trafficking; those who try to abolish the business of slavery or human trafficking will inspire you to demand that our leaders help to end such behaviors.
The value of human life demands respect. This book was written by E. Benjamin Skinner. He has opened many eyes to the illegal, immoral and dehumanizing conditions that are taking place, wherever human trafficking is allowed to flourish. I pray that the book has touched the right people who are in positions to make a difference and to get the word out about what is happening. Spread the word to others…this cancer upon the world is not dead, slavery still exists. It should never be tolerated in any form.
Do you think that this issue doesn’t affect you? What about all of those “missing persons” that we hear about on the news every week? Missing children, missing men, women who have disappeared without a trace; what if it was happening to one of yours…a friend, a relative, maybe a neighbor? This issue affects us all. It could be your child, your sister, brother, mother, father, or friend.
What about people who patronize prostitutes? They are subsidizing the human trafficking industry…some of those people are forced to perform as prostitutes against their will. It is not fun and games. People who travel over to world hot spots for “sexual tourism” are feeding the machine that enables human trafficking. Dont laugh it off…call it what it is…slavery.
Maybe you know someone who has hired an worker from another country to work for them as a domestic hire…are they being forced to work in conditions that are unsafe, unsanitary, for a wage that doesn’t allow them to be free; or maybe no wage at all? This too is a form of human trafficking. Please express your outrage…pass on the knowledge that slavery must be stopped.
This book was published by Free Press…a division of Simon & Schuster, Inc. It was copyrighted in 2008.
Percival’s Party is a book to delight the senses of the eye. There are brillant colors on every page in the book. Percival is a butterfly with wonderful friends who are determined to help Percival have the best party in town.
This book shows the joy of teamwork, friendship, and artistry. I think most young children will enjoy the storyline as well as the shiny mylar colors. The great thing about this book is the design of it…as it is a sturdy board book that will stand the test of time and the wear and tear of excited young fingers who will eagerly turn the pages.
No this is not a “new” book…it was copyrighted in 2002 . The author is Jill Turner and the illustrator is Peter Townsend. Here is the website for the book. sales@thebookcompany.com.au The publisher is Glenn Johnstone
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