Paid For

My Journey Through Prostitution

By: Rachel Moran

Narrated by: Heather Wilds

Born to mentally unstable parents, Rachel Moran left home at the age of 14. Being homeless, she became a prostitute to survive. In Paid For, she describes, with intelligence and empathy, the fears that she and others had working on the streets and in brothels. She also speaks to the psychological damage that accompanies prostitution and the estrangement from one's body. At the age of 22, Moran escaped prostitution. She has since become a writer and an activist.

©2013 Rachel Moran (P)2015 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Moran's thoughtful, highly readable, and provocative treatise shines a necessary light on a dark and underdiscussed topic." ( Kirkus)

Exceptional Work! Cuts to the Heart of the Issues

Excellent book that tells the truth behind the politics. Great book to share with men who use prostitutes so they can better understand the implications of their actions.

honest truth

I have never read a memoir as honest and truthful as this. I've never related to another human like I have with Rachel. This is the truth about the profession of a sex worker any sex worker and honestly all should know what she tells. Eloquent so well described so accurately stated. She says she hopes someone can write a book that would offer women who have left the profession healing. A professional. But only someone who lived it knows and this book healed me so much. It's very hard leaving the industry and recoiling. Not knowing how you could relate to anyone or anyone could relate to you ever again the burden the Secret and the trauma. It's very difficult dealing with the PTSD and the regret alone. Not only did this book heal but it made me feel connected. That took me out of my isolation of blame and hate. A godsendt book.

Prepare to be informed and depressed.

This book intends to educate the reader about the awful reality of prostitution. It more than accomplishes that mission. What it really needs is a joke. Although very informative, I couldn't start my day with this sunshine killer. With that said, if you want to understand the life of a prostitute, this book is for you.

Remarkable insights and perspectives from the inside out

A rare, true book I had difficulty not finishing the day I started it. The growth of this teen into a woman, with her direct analysis of so many issues she dealt with, was jaw- dropping. So open with her point of view. So articulate processing emotions, fears, situations most of us have never considered. Her ability to intertwine her life with accurate legal considerations was amazing. A book everyone, male and female, should read….contemplate….share and discuss with others.

Excellent book!

This book will change the way you see prostituted women and move you to help in any way possible. This is a must read. Thank you for sharing your story with us.