
In Order to Live
A North Korean Girl's Journey to Freedom
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Narrated by:
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Eji Kim
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By:
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Yeonmi Park
In In Order to Live, Yeonmi Park shines a light not just into the darkest corners of life in North Korea, describing the deprivation and deception she endured and which millions of North Korean people continue to endure to this day, but also onto her own most painful and difficult memories. She tells with bravery and dignity for the first time the story of how she and her mother were betrayed and sold into sexual slavery in China and forced to suffer terrible psychological and physical hardship before they finally made their way to Seoul, South Korea - and to freedom.
Park confronts her past with a startling resilience. In spite of everything, she has never stopped being proud of where she is from, and never stopped striving for a better life. Indeed, today she is a human rights activist working determinedly to bring attention to the oppression taking place in her home country. Park’s testimony is heartbreaking and unimaginable, but never without hope. This is the human spirit at its most indomitable.
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Critic reviews
"One of the most harrowing stories I have ever heard - and one of the most inspiring." (The Bookseller)
“Park's remarkable and inspiring story shines a light on a country whose inhabitants live in misery beyond comprehension. Park's important memoir showcases the strength of the human spirit and one young woman's incredible determination to never be hungry again.” (Publishers Weekly)
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I am shocked by the resilience of Yeonmi at such a young age. I found myself jolted into shock EVERYTIME she would remind me how old she was at each point in the story.
I will say the narrator is a little tough to listen to because of the drawn out monotone way of reading. However, I upped the speed of her narration and after a while it did not detract from the story.
Resilience
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Incredible story of human endurance and dignity
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The people involved in this are people I would love to know & have in my life.What did you like best about this story?
It gave me hope to overcome my own challenges.Have you listened to any of Eji Kim’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
This is my first Eji Kim performance.If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Something for anyone who has lived a life.Any additional comments?
Very inspirational, I feel like this book definitely added dimension to my life.Loved this book
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Inspiring story
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indescribable
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Strong and wonderful story.
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Yeonmi, you are one of my heroes.
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humbling and moving, inspirational
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Remarkable - All the elements of a well-lived Life
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I am so glad you have your family back.
Now, let’s save North Koreans!
Inspirational
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