Somaly Mam was an illiterate, impoverished, and deferential Cambodian orphan who was no more than 12 when she was forced into prostitution. Remarkably, she overcame beatings, rapes, and a life of deprivation to save thousands of girls from her own fate and worse. Tanya Eby Sirois does a first-rate job capturing the author's quiet but powerful essence in this inspiring memoir, which is aided by a clear emotional connection between narrator and subject. The narration is soft- spoken and compassionate, but potent, growing in strength as Somaly Mam finds an outlet for her rage. Sirois keeps her voice light and slightly breathy, evoking a sensitive Cambodian girl who, through incredible hardship and determination, grows into an international champion for the fight against child prostitution and slavery. R.M. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2009]
Trade Ed. • Brilliance Audio • 2008
CD ISBN 978-1-4233-7344-5 $26.95 • Five CDs
MP3-CD ISBN 978-1-4233-7346-9 $24.95 • One MP3-CDs
DD ISBN multiple sources
Library Ed. • Brilliance Audio • 2008
CD ISBN 978-1-4233-7345-2 $74.25 • Five CDs
MP3-CD ISBN 978-1-4233-7347-6 $39.25 • One MP3-CDs
DD ISBN multiple sources
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