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An inspiring and compelling memoir from a young woman who lost her childhood to slavery--and built a new life grounded in determination and justice.When Shyima Hall was eight years old, her impoverished parents sold her to pay a debt. Two years later, the wealthy family she was... Read Full Overview

An inspiring and compelling memoir from a young woman who lost her childhood to slavery--and built a new life grounded in determination and justice.

Shyima was only eight years old when she was sold into slavery. From one day to the next she was robbed of her childhood, life, liberty, and dignity. She shares her story of modern-day slavery in this unforgettable book.