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Behind Closed Doors 2: Dana's Story

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Pub Date Jan 08 2016 | Archive Date Feb 13 2016

Description

Human trafficking is often considered an international phenomenon and women from third world countries are the first images that come to mind. However, “familial human trafficking” is a more intimate crime due to the dynamics of the underlying relationships. Human trafficking is one of the largest criminal entities in the country today, second only to drug trafficking, with 200,000 cases reported each year. Abject poverty, visible obscurity and other socioeconomic disparities are contributing factors. Behind Closed Doors 2 is the riveting tale of one little girl’s struggle to overcome circumstances beyond her control. Born and raised on the ruthless streets of East St Louis, Dana Toussaint was accustomed to a life of privilege, thanks to her father, a Haitian-born immigrant and notorious drug lord. Dana’s mother, a materialistic southern belle from South Louisiana, is consumed by the good life, as memories of her upbringing in an East New Orleans housing project become a distant memory. In spite of the similarities between the Haitian and Louisiana Creole cultures, the marriage unravels and the unthinkable occurs when Dana’s father abruptly abandons the family. At the age of 12, Dana becomes the ultimate sacrifice and her mother brokers the deal.


Human trafficking is often considered an international phenomenon and women from third world countries are the first images that come to mind. However, “familial human trafficking” is a more intimate...


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This book was well written. The things Dana experienced were unimaginable. What was done to her at such a young age was also unforgivable! I'd never heard of this type of abuse being labeled human trafficking. Though once I thought about it there wasn't a better term to use for it. I felt sad & angry at the same time.
Though this is a work of fiction it left me thinking about this going on in America and more kids, teens & people need to be aware of it. I hope there's a part 3.
I received a copy from NetGalley and the publisher for my honest review.

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