Paid for

This book is an astonishingly brave memoir of Rachel Moran's life in prostitution and its lingering influence on her psyche and life.

Born into a troubled family, Moran left home at fourteen and was driven into prostitution to survive.

The book fuses her personal experiences with philosophical and political analysis, providing a riveting and compelling account of the reality of prostitution.

Moran describes the exploitation, fears, and psychological damage she and others endured, and she argues against the decriminalization of prostitution, emphasizing the need for abolition.

The book is praised for its moving and insightful prose, which engages and disposes of every argument ever raised in favor of prostitution.