The Road of Lost Innocence: The True Story of a Cambodian Heroine Audiobook

" true story. hard realization this really is happening to young girls and women. "

" Not an easy read in light of the topic of sexual trafficking in Cambodia. I was, however, so glad I read it since it raised my awareness of this atrocity that is going on right now in the Cambodia. The description of Somaly Mam as a "Cambodian Heroine" is more than accurate. The fact that a woman who endured life as sex slave for ten years and then after escaping chooses to go back and save young girls from the fate she herself suffered is miraculous. Everyone should read this book! "

" This book really made me feel completely far removed from reality and humbled me. It shows the straight that humans can have and how they use it do amazing things. "

" The most powerful part when I read this book, was how active the author has become in helping these women. This is a blurb about the author from the amazon.com page- "Somaly Mam is the cofounder of AFESIP (Acting for Women in Distressing Situations) in Europe and The Somaly Mam Foundation in the United States, whose goal is to save and socially reintegrate victims of sexual slavery in Southeast Asia." "

" Wow! What an eye opener. I frequently visit Cambodia with my volunteer work, and I had absolutely no idea of the extent and corruption involved in the sexual exploitation and trafficking of women and children. It really blew me away, how we can lead such an ignorant life in a foreign country and barely see any hint of the attrocities that may be occurring down a dark alley or in a hotel. Somaly Mam is an amazingly brave lady. Her first hand experience of this disgusting system and her internal strength to continue to fight for these women and children despite personal threats to her and her family just amazed me. I can't say its a nice read but it is definitely an eye opener and one I have learnt a lot from. "

" Extraordinarily inspiring autobiography; and we Americans think we have it rough. The story of a courageous woman overcoming all odds - a must read for all women! "

" Somaly is a champion for the voiceless young girls in Cambodia and elsewhere. Her book is a captivating and horrifying realization of what she endured and what countless other children, girls, and women endure in Cambodia. Powerful. "

" As difficult as this subject is this author did a great job giving me a feel for what that experience was like for her. "

" It is so devastating that such poverty and immorality still exist in the world today. It makes you realise how fortunate we are compared to the poor tortured souls in Cambodia. "

" Read this for book club. It's an understandably very limited view of Cambodia. Very sad. Not a 'reading on public transport' kind of book. Definitely enjoyed it though. "

" Not for the feint of heart. Anyone interested in human rights and womens rights should definitely check it out. Oh my god, I had no idea. "

" Such a good read!!! An inspiring true story! "

" This is an extraordinary young woman! To have survived such pain and hardship herself, and to just want to help other children who have been abandoned, sold and bartered by their own families is increidbly admirable. "

" I read this immediately upon my return from a brief visit to Cambodia. The author's personal story is heart-wrenching, but her accounts give insight into the human trafficking and culture of South East Asia. "

" Amazing book. My eyes are forever opened to these horrific crimes that are happening in Cambodia, and all over the world. I highly recommend reading this... "

" A powerful book about horrible human situations, about people whoa are living with us on the same planet. Somaly Mam had the courage to open that world and our eyes. Thank you, Somaly. "

" This story is heavy but amazingly inspirational! "

" Now I'm reading... "

" A horrifying portrayal of prostitution, women trafficking and child sex slavery in Cambodia. A must read to raise awareness of inhumane circumstances still happening in the world today. "

" Horrifying but important story. Most of us are luckier than we know... Made me want to do more to make a difference. "

" Shocking to learn about the levels of brutality within the sex trafficking industry. This book made it real for me and brought the realities of modern-day slavery to light. Because there is still so much to be done, this book is both an inspiring and frustrating read. "

" A very frank read, not a book you will forget. "

" I have one word to sum up this book WOW .............. "

" Such a good read!!! An inspiring true story! "

" Heartbreaking and sad but happy that this incredible woman did something to help. :) "

" Difficult to read due to its extreme detail but very interesting. Hard to get past the random point of view changes that seem like they should have been edited out. "

" Somaly Mam is a truly remarkable woman. The global trafficking of women is a well known problem; this book gives it a face. She went though a lot, and now runs herself ragged to help others. The book is well written. I would love to help her cause. "

" Extraordinarily inspiring autobiography; and we Americans think we have it rough. The story of a courageous woman overcoming all odds - a must read for all women! "

" her story is devastatingly powerful. my stomach tightened so many times as well as my heart. cannot imagine what more she could have done...if anything or anyone was on her side... "

" I just wrote the longest Goodreads review I've ever written because I was so affected by this book. When I clicked to allow popups on the site, however, it refreshed the page and I lost it all. %#*%%. In a nutshell: amazing, disturbing, important, scary, sad, hopeful. "