An unforgettable story of an ordinary woman in astonishing circumstances who defies the odds.
Timea Nagy was twenty 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 read the last page.
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"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, bestselling 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, bestselling author of The Measure of My Powers
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 11 reviews.
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Amazing
"I read this book 4-5 years ago and still till this day I think about it. Such an eye opener to what can happen to someone’s life in a split second. Amazing and well written book. _x000D_ If you haven’t read it, you should"
— KortneeT (5/5)
Out of The Shadows
"This is one of the best books I’ve read & I am an avid reader An important issue ,one that should concern all of us. Unbelievable how human/ sexual trafficking is happening so close to home & what seems so hard to eradicate. This has Canadian content . . which for me made it all the more interesting & concerning & troublesome. A great book club read . Looking forward to our upcoming discussion ."
— Barb S. (5/5)
Very well writtten
"I am only half way through the book but am completely captivated by her story. So sad and disturbing but cannot wait to read about how she pulls out of the circumstances."
— Cat R. (5/5)
10/10 Recommend
"Unbelievable story - hard to believe that this happened so close to home. A strong, courageous woman - who overcame so much. Highly recommend this book"
— Vivian (5/5)
Couldn't put it down
"This book was so heart wrenching, yet I couldn't put it down. A strong, courageous woman who fought through unbelievable circumstances. It sucked me in front the first page. I highly recommend this book"
— Bree (5/5)
Great story and well written
"I recently read Out of the Shadows and was immediately taken with this book and flew through it which I haven’t done in a long time. Timea Nagy is an unbelievably courageous woman and extremely brave for not only surviving her horrible ordeal, but she also had the guts to share it with us. I had read Through the Glass by Shannon Moroney and I loved it so I was eager to read Out of the Shadows and she did another great job in writing this book. This time it wasn’t her story but she clearly did a lot of research and was able to trigger many emotions – fear, sadness, anger, suspense, relief, and happiness with her style of writing. This truly is an amazing story and I definitely recommend picking up this book!"
— Bryn (5/5)
Amazing read
"Very well written. I haven't read a page-turner like this in a very long time. I cannot put it down! This is an unbelievable gut-wrenching story that should be required reading for all teenagers. Timea is incredibly brave to share her experiences with us."
— Constance (5/5)
Couldn’t put it down
"Timea’s story is a real eye opener for the reality we don’t want to believe exists. She’s a strong, smart and truly independent women."
— Sileena (5/5)
Incredible story and well written book
"I truly loved this book. Once I started it, I could not put it down. I was so taken with Timea and her story. She is an incredible woman who demonstrates resilience in the most incredible ways. The book is non fiction and is an important education on human trafficking, but it reads like a page turner and was interesting right to the end. Loved it."
— Cory (5/5)
Eye opener
"Incredible book, truly eye opening. This book is well written and I’m grateful her story has been shared to help educate. I grew up in the city during her time in Toronto and had no clue this was happening."
— Sarah (5/5)
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Published date: May 28, 2019
Language: English
No. of Pages: 368
Publisher: Doubleday Canada
ISBN: 9780385692588
Dimensions:
6.1" W x
0.9" L x
9.1" H
* TIMEA NAGY is a human trafficking survivor, author, speaker and social advocate. She is the founder of Timea's Cause, a for-profit organization focused on assisting victims of human trafficking. Visit her at www.timeanagy.com and www.timeascause.com. * SHANNON MORONEY is the bestselling author of Through the Glass, which chronicles her journey following the violent crimes and incarceration of her first husband. Acknowledged in the top ten list of books at the World Empathy Library, it was also a Canada Reads Top 40 selection and is required reading at numerous universities. Shannon is an internationally recognized advocate of restorative justice, a powerful speaker, one of the "world's 50 most resilient people" (Global Resilience Project), a New York Times "Women in the World" recommended writer (2016) and is featured by the international Forgiveness Project. She travels extensively to lead transformative forgiveness and healing retreats for people and communities overcoming trauma. She lives in Toronto with her family. Visit her at www.shannonmoroney.com.
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