Stolen
- History & Biography
- Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
- Publisher: Revell (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2014
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Publisher's Description
Sex trafficking is currently a hot news topic, but it is not a new problem or just a problem in "other" countries. Every year, an estimated 300,000 American children are at risk of being lured into the sex trade, some as young as eight years old. It is thought that up to 90 percent of victims are never rescued. Stolen is the true story of one survivor who escaped--more than once. First recruited while staying with her family at a hotel in Miami Beach, Katariina Rosenblatt was already a lonely and abused young girl who was yearning to be loved. She fell into the hands of a confident young woman who pretended friendship but slowly lured her into a child prostitution ring. For years afterward, a cycle of false friendship, threats, drugs, and violence kept her trapped. As Kat shares her harrowing experiences, readers will quickly realize the frightening truth that these terrible things could have happened to any child--a neighbor, a niece, a friend, a sister, a daughter. But beyond that, they will see that there is real hope for the victims of sex trafficking. Stolen is more than a warning. It is a celebration of survival that will inspire.
Endorsements (4)
“Katariina Rosenblatt recounts her childhood story of suffering what no human being should ever be exposed to. It takes great courage to embrace the pain after so many years and to use it toward healing domestic minor sex trafficking survivors as well as toward raising awareness about this horrendous problem in our communities.”
Dr. Roza Pati
“Katariina Rosenblatt is one of a multitude of children who have been and are being trafficked in our backyards every day. Her story is compelling and difficult to put down and at times may seem unbelievable, but the heinous things she endured are typical of the atrocity of trafficking that happens even in our country. Katariina’s story is riveting, her healing is miraculous, and her courage to grasp her own recovery and help others is indescribable. Her faith is evident and elicits faith in the reader about God’s love and commitment to us, even when we are not on the ‘right’ path. She is a living testimony of the love of God. I highly recommend Stolen. Katariina’s story is a shining example of one who has come out of darkness and steps into that darkness to rescue others and bring them light and love.”
“Rosenblatt invites us to join her in a harrowing journey as a vulnerable and abused child who was intentionally groomed and then sexually exploited. Her book is a disturbing portrayal of the situations that put our children at risk and enable traffickers to exploit their vulnerability. Katariina escaped a life of abuse and has gone on to complete graduate training in law, receive a PhD, and found a faith-based organization to assist young women who are trapped in a world she experienced firsthand. She now dedicates her life to intervention, advocacy, and serving those at risk of exploitation. Her book offers hope and concrete guidance for action. Katariina’s life story challenges us to deeper vigilance, prayer, compassion, and courage on behalf of children and other vulnerable people in our society.”
“In Stolen, Kat clearly articulates details about something that most of us find hard to conceive. She shines light, both through her words and her faith, upon an industry that thrives in darkness. I would recommend this book to all parents no matter how secure they are in the belief that their children are immune to this crime. As frightening as it is to admit, they’re not immune at all. And aside from helping readers understand better ways to protect their own children, Stolen can open discussions about opportunities for cleansing our communities of this corrosive industry. I would also recommend this book for teenagers because parents can’t always be there to protect their children. Being able to learn from Kat’s mistakes and identify the techniques of traffickers should help children steer clear of danger. It’s a very important read.”
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