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Escaping North Korea: Defiance and Hope in the World's Most Repressive Country
Escaping North Korea Defiance and Hope in the World's Most Repressive Country
Author: Mike Kim
The first of its kind, this book provides a unique inside look into the hidden world of ordinary North Koreans. Mike Kim, who worked with refugees on the Chinese border for four years, recounts their experiences of enduring famine, sex-trafficking, and torture, as well as the inspirational stories of those who overcame tremendous adversity to es...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780742567054
ISBN-10: 0742567052
Publication Date: 4/25/2010
Pages: 256
Edition: Reprint
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Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 1
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HausMaus avatar reviewed Escaping North Korea: Defiance and Hope in the World's Most Repressive Country on + 28 more book reviews
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This book is GREAT - well-written, interesting (horrifying at times), and a must-read for anyone who wants to start to know the Hermit Kingdom.
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HausMaus avatar reviewed Escaping North Korea: Defiance and Hope in the World's Most Repressive Country on + 28 more book reviews
The best book I've read this year (and I've probably read 50 so far). The author provides facts and while he doesn't try to play on heart-strings, the reader can't help but be moved by the stories of North Koreans who attempt to flee into China and many of whom return to the Hermit Kingdom to try to change their country from within.


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