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Out of the Shadows

A Memoir

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Out of the Shadows

By: Timea Nagy, Shannon Moroney
Narrated by: AJ Bridel
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An unforgettable story of an ordinary woman in astonishing circumstances who defies the odds.

Timea Nagy was 20 years old when she answered a newspaper ad in Budapest, Hungary, calling for young women to work as babysitters and housekeepers in Canada. Hired by what seemed like a legitimate recruitment agency, Timea left her home believing she would earn good money to send back to her family. What she didn't know was that she'd been lured by a ring of international human traffickers - and her life would never again be the same.

Upon her arrival in Toronto, she was forced into sex labour in some of the city's seediest nightclubs, starved and controlled by her agents, and brainwashed to believe she was to blame for her situation. The only way she'd be free was when her debt was paid - but, no matter how hard she worked, that debt seemed only to go up, not down.

Out of the Shadows is a gripping, heartbreaking, and eye-opening journey deep into the underworld of human trafficking and the sex trade, told in riveting detail by one brave survivor. At once tragic and powerfully redemptive, Timea Nagy's story will stay with you long after you've heard the last moments.

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National best seller

"Out of the Shadows...takes a brutally honest look at Nagy's experience in the expansive yet largely hidden world of human trafficking while offering readers hope and information on how they can help in the fight against trafficking.... Out of the Shadows is a book filled with uncomfortable yet unforgettable anecdotes, keen insights and painful memories for Nagy...a compelling first-hand account of the murky world of human trafficking." (The Sarnia Observer)

"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, best-selling 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, best-selling author of The Measure of My Powers)

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A must read; especially by those who’ve experienced any form of sexual, mental and/or familial abuse

A must read.

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I honestly can't believe I've never actually considered people getting tricked into trafficking. I've always assumed it was just kidnapping and drugging and the most violent and extreme breaking of character. This story opened my eyes. A Must Read!

Compelling

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At times it was hard to listen to but felt I owed it to her to finish and hear her story.

Learned a lot about sex trafficking.

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Wonderful storytelling for a horrific situation. It was hard to listen to at some points but it opened my eyes to the trafficking situation.

Eye Opening

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Educated on the extensive, corruption and horrors of human trafficking and sex-trafficking.
Shocking to know how much this goes on. And why isn’t the government doing more to stop it??

The trickery of human trafficking.

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Everyone needs to read this book! We all need to know what is going on beneath our noses. Truly sad and heartwarming at the same time.

Eyeopening

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I agree everyone should read this book. Some of it was difficult to listen to, but I made it. Glad I did. An incredible woman. God bless her!

AMAZING STORY!!!

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This is a great book to give perspective about the horrific practice human trafficking and how to keep your eyes out for clues.
See something? Say something to the Police.

This book is a must read!

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Important read for those who know little about sex trafficking..
Definitely able to keep my attention!

Informative while also shocking..

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A heartwarming story from a courageous woman! Thank you for sharing such a touching, personal story.

Excellent

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