The Sacred Bath: An American Teen's Story of Modern Day Slavery

The Sacred Bath: An American Teen's Story of Modern Day Slavery by Flores, Theresa L.. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780595437184.

* Do you believe human trafficking only occurs in Third World countries? * Do you believe that slavery was abolished in the United States hundreds of years ago? Author Theresa Flores shares her story of trafficking and slavery while living in an upper-middle class suburb of Detroit Michigan. At fifteen years of age, she was drugged, raped and tortured for two long years. Kept in bondage, forced to pay back an impossible debt. All the while living at home, attempting to keep family safe and attending school during the day along side of her abusers. Only to be called into service, late each night, while her unknowing family slept. Involuntarily involved in a large underground criminal ring, Ms. Flores endured more as a child than most adults will ever face their entire lives.In The Sacred Bath, Ms. Flores discusses how she healed the wounds of sexual servitude and offers advice to parents and professionals on preventing this from occurring. She also educates and gives facts on human trafficking in modern day American.