Modern Slave, Gaia Cooper
Modern Slave, Gaia Cooper
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Modern Slave

Author: Gaia Cooper, Veronica Clark

Narrator: Imogen Wilde

Unabridged: 8 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 05/23/2024


Synopsis

Gaia was groomed, abused and enslaved – but then she fought back Gaia Cooper is just 14 years old when she is groomed by a criminal gang and forced to commit organised credit card fraud. Despite being placed in care – somewhere Gaia should feel safe – she is left even more vulnerable, and is horrifically abused and exploited by the men manipulating her. Will the authorities save Gaia – or will she have to save herself?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rachel on July 07, 2024

This book comes truly from the heart, so brave to write about her experiences to support others, my heart goes out to other women/men who have gone through this. Touched a cord from things that I saw when I was growing up. As a mum of 3 children (one 15 Yr old daughter) I admire this lade for being......more

Goodreads review by Julie on May 09, 2024

Good read This was a fast read.  I've read a few other books ghostwritten by Veronica Clark; they are usually very well done, well put together, and keep you reading. In 2015, it looks like Gaia Cooper has made a new life, got kids, and put the past behind her. But one day police call, and it brings e......more

Goodreads review by Jan on November 01, 2024

Now I don’t like rating books like this given that it’s someone’’s life but for the purpose of this I will. 4.5 rounded up. This is such a sad read. It comes from the heart and is raw, heartbreaking and inspiring. My heart breaks for Gaia and all those who go through this. Gaia is brave and inspirat......more

Goodreads review by Helen on January 19, 2025

A heartbreaking true life story. Praise to Gaia for sharing her story and raising awareness of how these guys get to young children and control them. Books like these should be read at schools in English lessons etc to make children aware of what goes on and what to look out for. Well done to Gaia f......more

Goodreads review by R on May 25, 2024

Gaia Cooper takes us on a journey that no child should ever have to endure. She is brave, resilient, and you wonder quite how a young girl can survive such a horrible childhood in which she is raped, abused and criminally exploited. But Gaia is not only strong, she’s remarkable. She not only manages......more