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A review by hugtherocks
Hidden Girl: The True Story of a Modern-Day Child Slave by Shyima Hall
4.0
Shyima's story is as heartbreaking as it is inspiring. I was moved by her strength and courage, despite being subjected to the most deplorable of human actions. I'm so glad she was willing and empowered to share her story so that others in her position, in the United States as well as abroad might also be rescued from human trafficking.
Only about half of this book recounts her time in captivity. Which is more than enough to get an idea of the life she endured under her oppressors. The second half of the book speaks of her rescue, time in the US foster care system, and her assimilation and journey into citizenship. This part of the book maybe the most important, because it's tells of her experiences and perceptions, and how we can be vigilant and try to fight the nightmare of modern-day slavery that people in our own neighborhoods and communities may be living.
Only about half of this book recounts her time in captivity. Which is more than enough to get an idea of the life she endured under her oppressors. The second half of the book speaks of her rescue, time in the US foster care system, and her assimilation and journey into citizenship. This part of the book maybe the most important, because it's tells of her experiences and perceptions, and how we can be vigilant and try to fight the nightmare of modern-day slavery that people in our own neighborhoods and communities may be living.