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Bought and Sold
- Narrated by: Josie Dunn
- Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Biographies & Memoirs, True Crime
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- Rosa-Lynn Bruce
- 23-08-15
Brilliant
An incredible story from a very brave girl!! Definitely worth a read or listen! 5 stars
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- Joe Morrison
- 23-04-15
Very sad
I sad story made sadder due to it being true. The author tells of her horrific time as a British 14year old sex slave in Greece.
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- Mrs. D. Dingwall
- 24-01-16
Shocking!x. Dii x
Hearing the truth about what people who are bought and sold n passed around like objects,trafficked,go through is horrendous.Especially upsetting was the part of how young one of the victims was n that even the police couldn't be trusted.It was a wonder how Megan didn't try to do her way out a lot earlier on whilst being on this unimaginable horrific part of her life.Well narrated n easily understood it's been one of the quickest books I've read/listened to.Definitely Captivated me from page one.It's sure to do the same to all listeners.
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- charlotte
- 11-01-16
Absolutely heartbreaking.
Poor poor girl. 💕😒 heartbreaking story honest.. Sent shivers down my spine, I hope the girl smashes life back in England much love xxxx
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- DD
- 24-07-15
Dear Megan Stephens and readers
A very strong and hopeful young lady. Memories are with in all of us. Sometimes ones we push away and others we cling to. The spirit of this young lady will stay with me into my forever memories. Each part of her being is wonderfully beautiful. I wish her and her family all of the best. She will never know the healing help she gives to others, strangers and friends a like i am sure. God bless you....
I am not hopeful in the question of the Lord being real, as such.
But thankful because he believes and is hopeful in me, us.
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- alliea
- 14-05-15
Exceptional
Amazing and horrific read, what goes on behind closed doors you never no.
Megan story is 1 in about 14000 .
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- Sue
- 03-02-15
Excellent insight
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Bought and Sold gives the reader an excellent insight into what tragic circumstances a desperate need for love and validation can to.. It's also a clear description of the ruthlessness of the sex slave trade.
Megan Stephens has been very brave in sharing her story and I wish her much happiness and fulfilling interpersonal relationships.
Bought and Sold is well narrated by Josie Dunn.
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- Little Red
- 22-11-19
I was Hooked
I can't believe what that poor girl went through at such a young age. I hope your find peace one day
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- julia bland
- 30-01-16
no longer a victim. this girl has guts .
an amazing heartfelt read. my heart goes out to you. yet this book is your revenge and shows that you are not a victim anymore. make it a good life
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- stephanie
- 08-06-21
Great read
I loved this book from start to finish! It’s a sad read but very well done!
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