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Yunho and Myunghee‘s escapes from North Korea were harrowing to read! The descriptions of their existences in North Korea and while on the run were horrible and so difficult to read. Stories like these are so important to remind us that kids (people) in this world live lives much different than ours.

(I had an issue with how Christianity was presented as a miracle, but was able to overlook it.)

That‘s an actual text from North Korea‘s previous leader biography 🤯🤯

Man, I loved this book so much! I randomly found it at a secondhand store and thought it looked interesting, and took it on summer holiday - so glad I did. An amazing adventure travelling the world, fascinating to read about the different people and experiences she and her husband had, and the massive variety between each one. Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

An amazing story of how the author was able to get her mother and brother out of North Korea after living illegally in China for a while. Very honest and eventually having a happy conclusion. Also tells of the extreme kindness of a friendly Australian. A life affirming book.

This was a horrific and depressing memoir. Shin was born in Camp 14 in North Korea and lived in a hellish nightmare for 23 years. He was taught to use violence and be an informer at all costs. He was tortured, starved, beaten, used, and he watched his mother hang, watched his brother be shot. He knew nothing about ways of life outside of the camp. Had it not been for another older imprisoned man showing him kindness, Shin might still be⬇️

Starting a new book recommended by a library coworker.

Continuing my quest into North Korea which always has hovered in the periphery of my mind in regard to world politics. I do appreciate a graphic novel memoir but Delisle seems a bit sarcastic and for lack of a better word, rude, about the culture.

Interesting and disturbing.

This is a thorough analysis of North Korea‘s history, focused on the time prior to Kim Jong-Un takes power. This was published in 2009, so there have been changes but still a great starting point. Excellent research and reporting using details from defectors. Unbelievable and horrific, the way these people have lived through famine, torture, and repression from their government. Everyone should read this. From my #AuldLangSpine list from @Singout