Renting Lacy: A Story Of America's Prostituted Children (A Call to Action)
Renting Lacy has served as a catalyst to many thoughtful conversations. It has proven to be an indispensable resource teens can relate to. Kids know what we don t, they see what we can t, and Renting Lacy gives them the ability to recognize the language, understand the vulnerabilities, and help protect themselves and others. --Leslee Ferguson, Mgr, Crisis Residential Center, WashingtonI am a survivor of human trafficking, prostitution, alcohol, drug addiction, rape, incest, and homelessness, and I thought the book was very honest and real. I really appreciate the truth being told, and the heart of the girls being revealed. People need to see the nightmares and devastation they endure, and that there are a lot of evil people out there who are very good at what they do. But, I know my God is greater, because of all the healing, restoration, and blessings he has given me. Thank God for Shared Hope, Linda Smith, and many loving, compassionate, empathetic hearts to reach beyond themselves to strangers, and let them know they are somebody, and their lives are worth saving. --Jeanette Bradley, Social Services, OhioThe stories in the book really made it come alive. The message was shocking, disturbing, horrifying. But it is also necessary. We in America need to know what is happening to our children right under our noses. We need to wake up to the fact that this horrific abuse is occurring and that we are allowing and even at times encouraging it. What will it take to change this? I challenge anyone to readRenting Lacyand not be motivated to do something to implement change in the abuse of children in America. --Student, Indiana