In Pursuit of Love, Rebecca Bender
In Pursuit of Love, Rebecca Bender
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In Pursuit of Love
One Woman’s Journey from Trafficked to Triumphant

Author: Rebecca Bender

Narrator: Rebecca Bender

Unabridged: 7 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 01/28/2020


Synopsis

Through her own gripping story of escape from human trafficking, Rebecca Bender reveals the inner workings of the underground world of modern-day slavery and helps us learn how we can be a catalyst for change where we live.Born and raised in a small Oregon town, all-American girl Rebecca Bender was a varsity athlete and honor roll student with a promising future. Then a predator pretending to be her boyfriend lured her into a web of lies that sent her down a path she never imagined possible.For nearly six years, Rebecca was sold across the underground world of sex trafficking in Las Vegas. She was branded, beaten, told when to sleep and what to wear, and traded between traffickers. Forced into a dark sisterhood, Rebecca formed bonds with her trafficker and three other women, creating a false sense of family. During that time, God began revealing himself to her. And in the midst of her exploitation, she found the hope she needed to survive.After a federal raid, Rebecca escaped. Her life was forever changed as she felt the embrace of her heavenly Father guiding her to healing and wholeness. Rebecca soon began to use her own experiences to change the lives of others as she went back into the darkest places she had known--assisting FBI, VICE, and law enforcement across the country in some of their most difficult cases.Through Rebecca's incredible story of redemption, we remember that our past does not have to determine our destiny.

About Rebecca Bender

Relentless in her mission to help others find their purpose, Rebecca Bender is CEO of the Rebecca Bender Initiative and founder of Elevate Academy, the largest online school for survivors of human trafficking in the world. Internationally recognized as a subject matter expert in human trafficking, Rebecca has trained well over 100,000 professionals including FBI, Homeland Security, undercover officers, medical professionals, and more. She has testified at multiple trials and was appointed by the United States Dept. of HHS to the U.S. National Advisory Council. An award-winning thought leader, social activist, author, and consultant, she educates on many human trafficking-related topics and advises some of our nation’s leading nonprofits. Rebecca brings life lessons, humor, and expertise in working where faith and culture collide. @ImRebeccaBender


Reviews

Goodreads review by Barb on January 21, 2020

Rebecca Bender’s story is more than a glimpse inside the insidious crime of domestic sex trafficking in the United States, much more than a seedy tale of victim-turned-survivor. In Pursuit of Love is a multi-layered view of heart-breaking captivity, courageous struggle for liberty, and fear-shatteri......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on February 23, 2021

I really love how this book opened my eyes to how easy it is to become trafficked and how it can happen in our own communities. It changed my perceived definition of trafficking and made me want to read other survivor stories and find ways to shed light on the issue. The story was really good, and I......more

Goodreads review by MacKenzie on December 04, 2019

A captivating read that was so much more relatable than I ever expected! Rebecca Bender has a powerful message that everyone needs to read.......more

Goodreads review by Shaina on September 28, 2022

"to throw all caution to the wind, and run after Him." Solid way to end a book! I love how God can redeem horrific life experiences and turn them into a beautiful testimony and powerful force for His Kingdom!......more

Goodreads review by Emily on January 23, 2020

A powerful story of redemption and second chances amid the tragedy of human trafficking, Rebecca Bender's book "In Pursuit of Love" is a difficult but important read. Bender shares her personal battle to escape the life of a trafficking victim, not realizing those whom she thought would help her lea......more