Hidden Girl

By Shyima Hall

A young woman escapes slavery and fights for justice and freedom.

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232 pages

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Sold into slavery at eight, Shyima Hall's life was a nightmare of servitude. Rescued by a neighbor's call, her journey to freedom was just beginning. Now a U.S. citizen, she dedicates her life to fighting human trafficking and dreams of becoming an immigration officer. Discover her inspiring story of resilience and justice in 'Hidden Girl.'

From the publisher

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 Hall was born in Egypt on September 29, 1989, the seventh child of desperately poor parents. When she was eight, her parents sold her into slavery. Shyima then moved two hours away to Egypt’s capitol city of Cairo to live with a wealthy family and serve them eighteen hours a day, seven days a week. When she was ten, her captors moved to Orange County, California, and smuggled Shyima with them. Two years later, an anonymous call from a neighbor brought about the end of Shyima’s servitude–but her journey to true freedom was far from over. A volunteer at her local police department since she was a teenager, Shyima is passionate about helping to rescue others who are in bondage. Now a US citizen, she regularly speaks out about human trafficking and intends to one day become an immigration officer. In Hidden Girl, Shyima candidly reveals how she overcame her harrowing circumstances and brings vital awareness to a timely and relevant topic.

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