Out of the Shadows

Out of the Shadows

A Memoir

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May 28, 2019 | ISBN 9780385693363

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER

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
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About the Author

Timea Nagy
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. More by Timea Nagy
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About the Author

Shannon Moroney
SHANNON MORONEY is an internationally acclaimed author, speaker, trauma therapist and an inspiring leader in restorative justice. A trusted expert on the stand and in the media, she advocates for accountability and systemic change and is devoted to helping people and communities to transform PTSD into post-traumatic growth, build resilience and explore forgiveness. Her TEDx Talk “Trust is Not a Crime” has inspired audiences worldwide. Visit www.shannonmaoroney.com. More by Shannon Moroney
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