The tragic story of Sally Horner inspired one of the most controversial books of all time—Lolita, by Vladimir Nabokov.

A book that wouldn’t exist if Sally Horner didn’t survive 21 months of torture.

It wouldn’t exist if Ruth Janisch ignored the blatant abuse happening right next door. 

And it wouldn’t exist if Sally decided that fitting in with the girls wasn’t worth stealing.

Have you read the book?

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