Out of the Shadows--a memoir
by Timea E. Nagy and Shannon Moroney
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A searing memoir by a victim of sex-trafficking. Timea Nagy writes: "I was 20 when I answered an ad in Budapest to be a babysitter in Canada, but the job was a lie. They took my passport, my money and my freedom. They almost took my life."
Timea had been lured by a ring of international human traffickers. On arrival in Toronto, she was forced into sex labour in the city's seediest nightclubs and kept by her "agents" for months until she made her dangerous escape. Once a voiceless victim, Timea overcame the odds to become one of the most recognized advocates against human trafficking.
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Human slavery is higher now than it was in those centuries when slavery was legal. Battling it requires purpose and vigilence. This book will help.
Timea Nagy is retained often to advise police in the US and Canada, and to teach banks and tech companies how to follow the money and collect evidence for prosecution.
Endorsements
"Timea Nagy's harrowing story deeply reports the ugliness of human trafficking. But it's ultimately a remarkable tale of survival and resilience, with lessons for a country that considers itself to be a safe place for immigrants." –Pauline Dakin, bestselling author of Run, Hide, Repeat
Out of the Shadows is a story of survival in the face of unimaginable circumstances. In a voice that is heartbreakingly innocent and honest, Timea Nagy inspires us to recognize the strength of purpose and resilience, and redemption." –Jackie Kai Ellis, author The Measure of My Powers
Reviews
Out of the Shadows is the story of one young woman, Timea Nagy, but it bravely bears witness to the suffering of thousands who are victims of human trafficking. Our societies have the habit of blaming the victims of sexual violence and exploitation. This book vividly illustrates that the victims of this heinous crime are our daughters and sisters, innocent women who, through intimidation, violence, and deceit, are dragged into a complex web woven by organized crime. This is a timely and important book. Read it. –Marina Nemat, Author of Prisoner of Tehran
Author Biography
Timea Eva Nagy is a human trafficking survivor and educator. Her advocacy work against human trafficking includes working with police, banks, and high tech to combat it. Her ground-breaking work has been honoured by several governments and organizations. See www.timeanagy.com
Shannon Moroney is the bestselling author of Through the Glass which chronicles her journey following the violent crimes and incarcerations of her first husband. Acknowledged in the top10 list at the World Empathy Library, her memoir is required reading at several universities. Shannon is an internationally recognized advocate of restorative justice. www.shannonmoroney.com
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(c) Timea Nagy and
Shannon Moroney
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- Publisher/Imprint PenguinRandomHouse Canada / Doubleday
- ISBN/Identifier 9780385692588
- Publication Country or regionCanada
- FormatPaperback
- Pages345
- ReadershipGeneral
- Publish StatusPublished
- Original Language TitleEnglish
- Original Language AuthorsEnglish
- Copyright Year2019
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