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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.
emmhai's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
dez_behm26's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
drakean8's review against another edition
2.0
Written for younger readers, repetitive, kinda preachy. Only the first third of the book was about her time in captivity, the rest was about her time in foster care and adulthood. While I dont want to minimize her experience, the "profound realizations" she had are not new nor profound. Also only a handful of characters had names! Less of a novel, more of a memoir
bugbug03's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
kanthereader's review against another edition
dark
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery, Trafficking, Emotional abuse, Grief, Abandonment, and Confinement
Moderate: Bullying, Blood, Physical abuse, and Child abuse
Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Medical content
ailengarcia's review against another edition
4.0
Reseña completa: http://unblogdelibrosmas.blogspot.com.ar/2015/06/yo-fui-esclava.html
Un tema muy delicado tratado de una forma excepcional, sin golpes bajos ni lástima por doquier. Muy bueno!
Un tema muy delicado tratado de una forma excepcional, sin golpes bajos ni lástima por doquier. Muy bueno!