Joanna Holman says:

Mention slavery and most people will think of the long abolished transatlantic slave trade. Unfortunately for a staggering number of people today slavery is not stories from hundreds of years ago they read in a history book but their daily, inescapable reality. Despite slavery being illegal around the world, an estimated 27 million people are slaves today, more than the total of the whole transatlantic slave trade. The men, women and children caught in slavery are often trafficked across borders, are often victims of physical & sexual violence and are denied some of the most basic human rights. In Not For Sale, anti-slavery campaigner David Batstone attempts to raise awareness of this huge issue. He weaves together real life stories of slaves with statistics, background information, stories of those helping free & rehabilitate slaves and information on how to contribute to the fight against slavery. The book is divided into several sections on different types of slavery prevalent in different parts of the world, notably including contemporary forms of slavery and human trafficking in America. I should warn you that some of the slave’s stories are horrific and some people may find them distressing. The book necessarily deals with some adult concepts. Please don’t let that put you off the book because it is a very important one that raises issues that need to be understood and challenges that need to be overcome. I recommend Not For Sale to all adults, particularly those with an interest in social justice. #

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Ben McBride says:

This book has opened my eyes up to the huge problem of modern slavery. It's impossible not to get involved after hearing these stories. A real revelation for those who don't know much about the subject, and a very well read audiobook. #

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David Hawkins says:

This is a must-read for any Christian who is willing to face the reality of what's going on in the world -- far from the headlines. Be prepared for heart-wrenching stories -- many times I had to just stop the audio and mourn the suffering of those in bondage. David Batstone does a masterful job at weaving individual stories together, and mixing in information the problem of human trafficking as a whole, region by region throughout the world. For the new believer looking to sink their teeth into what it means to follow Christ, or for the long-time Christian looking for a new cause to reinvigorate their faith, Not for Sale will move anyone willing to be so moved. #

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