Book Reviews

Sex Slaves in Canada: A lucrative criminal trade flourishes under the radar of indifferent governments.
Literary Review of Canada, December 2010

Read review: http://reviewcanada.ca/reviews/2010/12/01/sex-slaves-in-canada/

The Globe and Mail - Books: The 2010 Globe 100
Compiled by Martin Levin and Jack Kirchhoff
November 27, 2010

NON-FICTION: POLITICS & SOCIAL STUDIES

INVISIBLE CHAINS: Canada’s Underground World of Human Trafficking
By Benjamin Perrin (Viking Canada)

In a searing look at the little-known world of human trafficking in Canada, Benjamin Perrin documents the heartbreaking stories of young women and children sold for sex in conditions that amount to modern-day slavery. He exposes the lamentable response by the justice system and makes a passionate plea for action few readers can ignore.
Reviewed by Julian Sher

Read review: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/books/the-2010-globe-100-non-fiction/article1813452/

Book Review: Invisible Chains
Ethics Centre, November 16, 2010

The Salvation Army's Ethics Centre published a review of Invisible Chains, calling it "well researched...a must-read...hopeful". It also says: "This book is an excellent resource for individuals and groups within Canada who are trying to fight against the sale and exploitation of human beings."

Read review: http://www.salvationarmyethics.org/2010/11/invisible-chains/

The slave trade makes a comeback in Canada
Calgary Herald, November 14, 2010

Columnist Mark Milke reviewed Invisible Chains, calling it "sobering...a necessary read. Professor Perrin's book will do much good."

Read review: http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Milke+slave+trade+makes+comeback+Canada/3825758/story.html#ixzz15TNQaeg8

Sex trafficking: a national disgrace
Globe and Mail, October 15, 2010

Investigative journalist and author Julian Sher reviewed Invisible Chains for the Globe and Mail, calling it “powerful…clear and thoughtful.” Sher writes: “Perrin’s commitment and convictions are inspiring. The invisible chains he seeks to break are invisible only because we choose not to see them. He wants us to open our eyes to the modern-day slavery all around us – and his book is just the call to action that Canada needs.”

Read review: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/books/invisible-chains-canadas-underground-world-of-human-trafficking-by-benjamin-perrin/article1758620/

B.C. prof shines light on modern-day slavery
Winnipeg Free Press, October 9, 2010

Brenlee Carrington, the Law Society of Manitoba’s equity ombudswoman, reviewed Invisible Chains, calling it “brilliant…extremely well-written and well-organized.” She adds “Invisible Chains is such an excellent and important work that deserves to attract a wide readership.”

Read review: http://www.endmoderndayslavery.ca/2010/10/11/b-c-prof-shines-light-on-modern-day-slavery/