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In "Breaking Free," Abby Sher chronicles the harrowing journeys of three women who escaped sexual slavery. Their stories showcase the resilience required to overcome abuse and illustrate how they transformed personal trauma into a powerful advocacy against human trafficking, child prostitution, and child sexual abuse.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Abby Sher
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