Hidden Girl: The True Story of a Modern-Day Child Slave

Shyima Hall

Jan 2014 · Sold by Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

An inspiring and compelling memoir from a young woman who lost her childhood to slavery—and built a new life grounded in determination and justice.

When Shyima Hall was eight years old, her impoverished parents sold her to pay a debt. Two years later, the wealthy family she was sold to moved to Orange County, California, and smuggled her with them. Shyima served the family eighteen hours a day, seven days a week until she was twelve. That’s when an anonymous call from a neighbor brought about the end of Shyima’s servitude—but her journey to true freedom was far from over.

A volunteer at her local police department since she was a teenager, Shyima is passionate about helping to rescue others who are in bondage. Now a US citizen, she regularly speaks out about human trafficking and intends to one day become an immigration officer. In Hidden Girl, Shyima “commands unfailing interest, sympathy, and respect” (Publishers Weekly), candidly reveals how she overcame her harrowing circumstances, and brings vital awareness to a timely and relevant topic.

Ratings and reviews

The simple writing style made it completely honest and straightforward. I could feel all Shyima's emotions And so appreciated her tenacity and strong will to reach her goals in spite of and because of a life so heart and mind breaking. She is a hero, and so are those who rescued her. Pray for many more success stories!

I really enjoyed reading this Book,I had no Idea!?? In this days and here in the USA this was and still happening,WOW Now I will look for clues I family u know the Red flags,so hard to believe BUT yes this world is not the same and its getting worse Day by day,yes also it s been going on for so long! I will keep my eyes Opened,thank you, elvis62

Great book finished in four days it's sad that this girl is only two years older than me... really makes you think

About the author

Shyima Hall was born in Egypt and sold into slavery at the age of eight. When she was ten, her captors brought her to the United States on an illegally obtained temporary visa, and two years later she was rescued by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials and moved to a group home. Shyima became an American citizen at age twenty-one and hopes to become an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent. When Shyima is not working or volunteering at the police station, she enjoys listening to music, watching movies, and spending time with her friends. Shyima lives in Riverside County, California.

Lisa Wysocky is a bestselling fiction and nonfiction author who splits her time between Minnesota and Tennessee. From the mystery The Opium Equation, which garnered four awards, to the award-winning Front of the Class, coauthored with Brad Cohen and aired as a Hallmark Hall of Fame TV movie, Lisa’s many books empower readers.