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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 »cape the repressive regime of their homeland and make new lives.« less
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.