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JUST STAND UP-My Fight for Freedom: From The Brothels of Asia to the Streets of America by Human Rights Attorney Leigh Dundas
“Just Stand Up” by Leigh Dundas is a memoir that chronicles the author’s journey from her early professional life to her work in human rights and abolitionism. Leigh Dundas, a renowned human rights attorney, shares her experience fighting child sex slavery in radical-Islamic-controlled regions of Southeast Asia, where she navigates through areas plagued by frequent bombings and child brothels.
The book starts with lighter anecdotes from Dundas’s unique childhood and her early legal career at major law firms, representing large corporations. However, the narrative quickly shifts to her more harrowing experiences in Southeast Asia, where she works to combat human trafficking. Dundas describes her efforts in areas like Sun Gai Kolok, a town notorious for its child brothels, where she and her team work under dangerous conditions to document and fight against child exploitation.
The memoir intertwines humor and humility with stark realities, presenting Dundas’s transformation from a corporate lawyer to a modern-day abolitionist. It also draws parallels between the oppressive tactics of communist regimes she encountered abroad and what she perceives as similar incursions into civil liberties in the U.S. during the COVID-19 era.
Endorsed by figures like General Michael Flynn and Christiane Northrup, M.D., “Just Stand Up” is celebrated for its engaging prose and honest depiction of Dundas’s life and work. The book serves not only as a recount of her experiences but also as a call to action, encouraging readers to stand up against injustice wherever it appears, emphasizing the power of individual courage and action in the face of global challenges.
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