Ten Great Escapes: True Stories of Runaway Children

Jithin’s parents locked him up immediately after he survived a brutal sexual assault which eventuallyled him to attempt suicide.<br><br>The angry red welts on Babu’s and Suresh’s bodies are an instance of the barbaric acts committedby these child slaves’ employer who happens to be their ‘family friend’.<br><br>Amir was driven away from home by his mother’s incessant criticism of his academic performanceand increasingly draconian behaviour towards him.<br><br>Despite hopes of home as a haven of safety and happiness the reality these individuals faced wasfar from idyllic which forced them to run away.<br><br>Runaway children often become easy prey for sexual predators drug peddlers and human traffickersexploiting their vulnerability. Abandoned and lost their dream of a better life turns to dust as theyare caught in a web of exploitation struggling for even basic necessities. <br><br>Hariharan S. was once a runaway child and has now made it his life’s mission to give such childrena better life. In <i>Ten Great Escapes</i> he recounts such unbelievable real stories with the hope ofigniting empathy within the individuals and society spurring them to stand up and support suchvulnerable children. <br><br>These narratives stand as a testament that with a little help from someone who cares anyone canconquer despair and achieve their dreams.