In Pursuit of Love

One Woman’s Journey from Trafficked to Triumphant

By: Rebecca Bender

Narrated by: Rebecca Bender

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.

An Incredibly courageous & educational story of redemption

Wow! This book is a MUST READ. It has obliterated stereotypes of what trafficking looks like & hearing Rebecca tell her story is incredibly moving. I admire her courage & bravery & I praise God for His amazing faithfulness through it all. Loved this so much & will be sending to many friends!!

This book is a real eye opener!

The book was excellent and kept me wanting to know what was going to happen next. But, at times it was hard listening to the horrible abuse. I have a hard time with, why the pimp has to be so abusive!

Amazing

What an eye opening account of such a widespread epidemic. Heartbreaking and Inspiring but such a testament to the work of the Lord. Thank you for sharing!

Difficult to hear but worth it

I almost put this down after three chapters,
but hung in there. Incredibly tragic story with good outcome. Not what you think.

Captivating & Relevant

What a captivating, honest story that made me think about the plight of girls (and guys) in similar situations differently! I appreciate the applicable tools from learning about Rebecca’s story (even more info in the appendices!) and was encouraged to think about God and faith as she describes things.