A Walk Across the Sun by Corban Addison

A Walk Across the Sun 🌞 Thanks @aebehncke for the recommendation! Warning: this book is not for the faint of heart, nor is it a light read. However, I would argue it is extremely important. The fictional novel follows the stories of two young sisters as they are sold into sexual slavery and become part of a human trafficking ring. Perhaps the most disturbing part is that, while fictional, the novel is based in truth. The author’s afterward details the multi-billion dollar industry that is the darkest world of human trafficking, taking place in all corners of the earth and subjecting men, women, and children to depraved circumstances and deep trauma. As he writes, “There is no need to sensationalize modern slavery. It is horrifying enough as it is.” The author’s diligent research yet gentle hand makes the read more informative, not gratuitous; resources to get involved, donate, and volunteer are listed in the back.

Interestingly, I began reading the book thinking it was a female author; only after a night’s worth of reading did I notice the author was male, and a Cal Poly SLO grad, at that. It made me question my own assumptions: why did I think a woman would be more apt to write this? Why couldn’t a man also write this, even though men tended to be the perpetrators in the novel? I commend Corban for writing about two girls in a particularly dire situation, and reaching across the gender barrier to deliver a story with empathy, compassion, and truth. Yes, there is a happy ending to this story- there had to be, otherwise I would grieve eternally, and do for the other millions of souls out there in similar circumstances. 5 out of 5 bocks. @corbanaddison 🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓
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