Slave Across the Street: The True Story of How an American Teen Survived the World of Human Trafficking

Theresa Flores

Jan 2010 · Christian Audio · Narrated by Renee Raudman

About this audiobook

While more and more people each day become aware of the dangerous world of human trafficking, most people in the U.S. still believe this is something that happens to foreign women, men and children--not something that happens to their own. In this powerful true story, Theresa Flores shares how her life as an All-American, blue-eyed, blond-haired 15-year-old teenager who could have been your neighbor was enslaved into the dangerous world of sex trafficking while living in an upper-middle class suburb of Detroit. Her story peels the cover off of this horrific criminal activity and gives dedicated activists as well as casual bystanders a glimpse into the underbelly of trafficking. And it all happened while living at home without her parents ever knowing about it. Involuntarily involved in a large underground criminal ring, Ms. Flores endured more as a child than most adults will ever face their entire lives. In this book, Ms. Flores discusses how she healed the wounds of sexual servitude and offers advice to parents and professionals on preventing this from occurring again, educating and presenting significant facts on human trafficking in modern day American.

About the author

Renée Raudman is a multi-award-winning audiobook narrator who has performed on film, television, radio, and stage. Her television appearances include the recurring role of Jordon on One Life to Live, Phyllis on Passions, and guest-starring roles on 3rd Rock from the Sun, The Drew Carey Show, Hercules: The Legendary Journey, and others. She spent several years voicing characters on The Simpsons and is currently Miss Butterbean on The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy. Her voice has also been used on several videogames, including Metal Gear Solid, Everquest II, So Com II, Buraiden, Gungrave OD, and Pursuit Force.