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authorjenn's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
4.5
I received this book as a gift about 5yrs ago. I hate that it took me so long to read it. Very interesting. This book taught me many things, about the Muslim culture and religion. Shyima gave amazing pointers to watch for if you suspect a working child slave. Even though I have never me Shyima, I am very proud of her and her journey. It takes so much strength and courage to move on and better your life when you have experienced trauma. Very well written book. I think every American should read!
justicepirate's review against another edition
3.0
About 7 years ago my mom handed me a cut-out from Reader's Digest about a girl who lived in a garage who was forced to slavery as a maid while being a pre-teen/early teen. She was freed in the US but was transported from Egypt as a bonded laborer to pay back for something her sister had done to the family in which she was a slave for.
When I saw that the story of Shyima had been made into a book, I was excited to learn what had happened more extensively and to see what life was like for her afterwards and into some of her adulthood. I was glad I was able to learn about these things.
My one issue with this story was that many times she will repeat things that had already been explained, and in doing so it is explained again even though you already read it before in other parts of the book. I listened to the audible version of this story while I was quilting. It is indeed a sad story but having good outcomes.
When I saw that the story of Shyima had been made into a book, I was excited to learn what had happened more extensively and to see what life was like for her afterwards and into some of her adulthood. I was glad I was able to learn about these things.
My one issue with this story was that many times she will repeat things that had already been explained, and in doing so it is explained again even though you already read it before in other parts of the book. I listened to the audible version of this story while I was quilting. It is indeed a sad story but having good outcomes.
toretulip's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.5
mom2triplets04's review against another edition
3.0
Nonfiction about a girl from Egypt who was sold to a wealthy person and treated like a slave. She was brought to USA and a neighbor reported her captives. She tells her story of how she survived through the cruelty.
meganhalloran's review against another edition
5.0
This is probably one of my favorite nonfiction books I have ever read. I love her messages in this book. This book had me on a roller coaster of emotions and made me want to help stop human trafficking even more than I did before. I'm so glad I picked this book up.
blackerbird's review against another edition
4.0
It is beyond my comprehension of how any human being could enslave another human being, much less a child! This is a comprehensive story on how one Egyptian girl was sold into slavery by her parents and was eventually rescued...years later.
readwithpitties's review against another edition
5.0
This book was so great! My heart ached for that little girl who was taken away from her mom and siblings and thrown into a world no one should ever be in. I don't know why people would treat a person that way let alone an 8 year old girl . This novel opened my eyes to the world of modern day slavery in the world. I'm glad that the law was actually on this girls side and did what they could to help her, I know it's not always that way. More people need to tell their stories of escaping and how the law helped them so more people will know that's it out there!
emilyusuallyreading's review against another edition
4.0
Shyima Hall has a powerful story. At times, her lack of education is clear in the clarity of her writing style, but her voice is strong now and it should be heard. Modern-Day slavery is a reality, and Shyima Hall is doing amazing work to bring this travesty into the light.