The Diary of Jasmine Grace: Trafficked. Recovered. Redeemed. Paperback – December 16, 2016

I first saw Jasmine speak at a conference for law enforcement. I found her story to be incredibly compelling, sad, but empowering. She is a true warrior and has been helping so many on her process to recovery. Prior to this book I would read her blog, and await this publication. The book surpassed my expectations. This is an incredible book, I would suggest it to anyone.

What goes through the mind and heart of a woman who is trafficked? How is she coerced into it? Doesn’t she want to leave? Why does she stay? In this insightful book, Jasmine shares years’ worth of painful, unfiltered diary entries recounting a dark time in her life and her long journey to freedom and healing.“To all the women and girls out there: The sex industry is not a means of women’s empowerment. It is oppression.”What are our beliefs and attitudes about prostitution? Jasmine makes it clear that if we’ve never been trafficked, we have no idea. We have no idea what these women are dealing with and the pressures they face. She challenges us to see them with grace and compassion. They need help, not condemnation.“Realize that when a woman in your community suffers, others suffer. I believe we all have a place in the healing journey for her.”What can we do? How can we help? Involvement starts with understanding, and this book shines a much-needed light on the trauma that surrounds us. We all need to care and work together to change this world.“I am so grateful for my new identity today. I have been truly washed clean. I know that I am a beloved daughter of the Most High King. I am a Princess Warrior fighting the battle for the many women and girls who are out there right now—trapped, lonely and afraid.”Every survivor matters. Jesus loves her. She is worth it.

This book was riveting. A magnificent story of grace and redemption after incredible pain and sorrow. Be forewarned. The author is incredibly honest and transparent and there is frank discussion about very difficult topics - sex trafficking, abuse, drug addiction. And yet there is such hope woven throughout the story. If you are in the life, were in the life, or are seeking to be educated on how you can help, read this book.

Good book, reader friendly!

This is an incredibly honest story that will open your eyes to a world hiding in plain sight and challenge your assumptions and beliefs about the people caught up in it. I loved the juxtaposition of her actual raw, honest journal entries as a young woman which show how she was coerced and manipulated down this path of becoming a prostitute and eventually an addict , with her current wiser, healthier, sober self discussing and reflecting on where she was mentally and emotionally during each of those entries. I am in awe of this woman, what she has overcome and how she has devoted herself to to helping others; this has inspired me to action and fortunately she has included all the resources needed to get involved and make a difference.

Jasmine Grace is a hero for many! Great read for anyone, inspiring story about how God can and will change anyone’s life!

This book was a difficult read as it graphically details the experience of a young woman seduced and trafficked by a very clever pimp, her almost inevitable use of drugs and then addiction and her long struggle to free herself. Though her journal of this experience is heart wrenching , her determination, her acceptance of God in her life and her realization of His great love for her and her ultimate success at "getting clean" is uplifting and joyous. She is now an inspiration and leader to others trying to get free from trafficking and addiction,

An inside view of trafficking and addiction, its emotional toll, and what saved her. As case manager this story was moving as well as useful towards my practice. An incredible story.