26 pages 52 minutes read

Rachel Lloyd

Girls Like Us: Fighting For a World Where Girls Are Not For Sale

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2011

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Reviews of Girls Like Us by Rachel Lloyd praise it for its raw, compelling narrative and powerful advocacy for trafficked girls. Critics commend Lloyd's personal insights and heartfelt storytelling. However, some feel the harrowing details can be overwhelming. Overall, it's considered an important, eye-opening read that shines a light on a critical issue.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Girls Like Us?

Readers who appreciate Girls Like Us by Rachel Lloyd are those drawn to real-life accounts of resilience and advocacy, similar to Half the Sky by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. They are interested in social justice, human trafficking, and inspiring stories of overcoming adversity. Suitable for those passionate about women's rights and activism.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

1210L

Book Details

Themes
Values/Ideas: Trust & Doubt
Topics
Civil Rights / Jim Crow
Women's Studies (Nonfiction)
Gender / Feminism
Genre
Biography