Unimaginable Realisation of Humankind

Just finished the book, 'the road of lost innocence' by Somaly Mam. Was unable to put the book down and as each page was turned, I was dumbstruck by the brutality and barbaric nature of humankind. Is this possible for it is far beyond one's imagination as to how one's life can be so 'worthless' to these oppressors? Never thought it possible till I read this book. Disheartening and beyond forgiving.

You must be wondering what has raged me to this extent. The book opens up one's eye and mind to the truths of child prostitution in Cambodia, trafficking of girls under 18, and sheer torture towards these defenceless, innocent beings. How can one be so heartless as to chain, batter, burn, imprison them among snakes, maggots and sewing them up timelessly as virgins? Revolting. What's more disheartening is that the innocent child is many a times being sold by their very own flesh and blood. Mothers kicking away their child who clings on tightly to them, pleading for their lives and not to be left in this place of darkness. In their naivety, Mothers seem to be the person whom they can trust and lean on to. It stings my heart.

But there is Hope in this story. A mere woman who has been through such torment is stepping up and speaking up for these girls. Building up new lives and regaining dignity. Her quest is indeed admirable.

Will save the core of the book to your own reading. A book definitely worth reading as it will not fail to unfold your mind to the morality of our world and it will surely tug your heart when this realisation emerges.

The question which came to mind, 'Can God really forgive? Is His grace really sufficient for those who act inhumanely? If so, it is beyond comprehension. His love is then mightily deep.