Review of Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004) by Alyssa L — 24 Aug 2007

These children are amazing and will change you in some way. brilliant.

This review of Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004) was written by Alyssa L on 24 Aug 2007.

Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids has generally received very positive reviews.

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