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Free the Children: A Young Man Fights Against Child Labor and Proves That Children Can Change the World (School & Library Binding)

by Craig Kielburger (Author), Kevin Major (Author)
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Three years ago, when he was a 12-year-old Toronto schoolboy who had never taken the subway alone, Kielburger saw a newspaper story about a 12-year-old Pakistani boy who had been shot dead, presumably for his outspoken criticism of the Pakistani carpet industry's use of child labor. The story changed Kielburger's life. More importantly, it made him committed to change the lives of other people. He founded a human rights organization called Free the Children, which is run by children to combat child labor around the world. Shortly after starting the organization, Kielburger realized that, in order to make his points stick and his efforts effective, he needed to know much more than he did. So he set out, in the company of a chaperone, on a seven-week trip to South Asia, visiting Bangkok, Calcutta, Karachi and other cities. This book, written with Major (an author of YA books, including Hold Fast), is an absorbing account, in the form of a travelogue, of a young man's awakening not only to injustice and bone-crushing poverty but also to the beauty and diversity of the world and its cultures. Kielburger's story of moral outrage followed by extraordinary dedication and action is inspirational. It will make great reading for both parents and their children, who, on the cusp of adulthood, will see in Kielburger proof that they can make a difference.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.


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Not only has Canadian Kielburger campaigned hard to eliminate child labor worldwide, but, more remarkably, he is himself only 15 years old.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, Nov 1 2003
By Janice (Arlington, VA) - See all my reviews
"Free the Children" is an excellent book on the issue of child labor. Craig Kielburger, a 12 years old Canadian became an activist after reading from the newspaper that Iqbal Masih, also another 12 years old from Pakistan was killed because of his support for the abolition of child labor. Soon, Craig started the "Free the Children" foundation, consists of only school children and their goal is to bring awareness to the issue of child labor. In order to learn more about this issue, Craig travelled to South Asian countries like Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Nepal and to Thailand, hoping to meet the children himself.

His detailed explanation of his trip was quite horrifying. Craig saw that the children were working as much as 10-12 hours a day for a mere US $1-2. Some of the children worked at firework factories where injuries were common and no safety measures were taken. Other times, children were beaten if they do not work. The most disturbing part of the book was his investigations in Bangkok where sex trade was rampant. Children were used as sex tools to lure tourists. The emotional, mental and physical scars that these children bore were immeasurable.

"Free the Children" for me personally, is quite an inspiring book as it shows how one person can make a difference. In addition, it is quite an eye-opener as Craig argues, with examples, why child labor should be abolished and how each and everyone of us can assist in that. I highly recommend this book to anyone as it is extremely educational and motivational. I would caution parents on the part of Bangkok to young children as it can be quite disturbing and graphic.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and insightful adventure for all ages, April 9 2002
By "mavsmania" (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Free the Children: a Young Man Fights Against Child Labor and Proves That Children Can Change the World (Paperback)
I picked this book up on a whim and was pleasently surprised. Craig Kielburger's adventures around S/SE Asia are both entertaining and shocking. The horrible conditions that many children endure in that part of the world (India, Thailand, Pakistan, Bangladesh) are well documented through the eyes of Craig, the 12 y/o Canadian who (with numerous school-age friends) started the Free the Children foundation. However, there are also moments of humor as Craig shares his tribulations with everything from the local foods to run-ins with border guards and street vendors.

Free the Children is an inspiring story that any adult or adolescent would enjoy. One note to parents: while I think a child as young as perhaps 9 or 10 could enjoy this book, I would caution you that topics such as Thailand's underage sex-trade, as well as the extreme abuse (physical, emotional, and sexual) suffered by many child labors, are discussed - but certainly not in any exploitative or inapproriate fashion.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant & Inspiring, Dec 29 2001
By "jj223" (Bligh Park, NSW Australia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Free the Children: a Young Man Fights Against Child Labor and Proves That Children Can Change the World (Paperback)
After reading Free The Children I feel as though my eyes have been opened to another world. Craig Kielburger managed to keep me interested while successfully telling his story.

At times I laughed while I read the book. However at times I was horrified by what I was reading.

Free The Children has shown me that one person or a small group of people can make a difference, it has also given me the inspiration that I needed to get on with my life. My problems are nothing compared to what others in the world go through.

All over, Free The Children is well worth the read and I would strongly recomment this book to adults as well as children.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book
This by far was THE best book i have ever read. It is extraordinarily powerful and inspiring. I have had the privlege to here Craig speak, and I truly believe that if the youth... Read more
Published on Jul 9 2000 by greedygoddess

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing
well this is accually sally lambert's daughter, Beth. I went to the religious education congress in anahiem a month ago and i had the privelage to hear craig speak. Read more
Published on April 20 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars A amazingly written book!
Im only 14 and i attended youth day 2000 this year and i heard Craig Kielburger speak twice and both times i was so amazed! Read more
Published on April 8 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars An Inspiration and Call to Action Against Child Labor
It has been my pleasure to recently read "Free the Children," an autobiography/travelogue from Craig Kielburger, the founder of the youth-run Free the Children... Read more
Published on April 3 2000 by Paula M. Pierce

5.0 out of 5 stars Great and touching book....
....I saw this kid on Oprah and so i got this book, it was amazingly powerful. I recommend this book to anyone who cares about kids in anyway. It will totally touch you.
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