This book dives into the historical times that are often neglected by American history. This book draws out the invisible struggles and vulnerability that results from being an Asian American immigrant, and a woman. This book is a definite read especially for those who want to understand the societal construct of the model minority, of oppression in American and Asian American history. Furthermore, it is such an empowering and hopeful book for women in advocacy and in fighting for the freedom of those who are most susceptible and vulnerable. Siler did a wonderful job describing the objectification and exotification of Chinese women trafficked and sold for sex, and on the detailed research and descriptions of a time forgotten in the US. Focusing specifically on the San Francisco region which still thrives with the Chinese-American and Chinese immigrant population, I really appreciate and was astonished by the history of the rescue home.