Escape from Camp 14
One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West
by:
Blaine Harden
in:
Asian History
Summary:
The book narrates the harrowing life story of Shin Dong-hyuk, a man born and raised in a brutal North Korean labor camp, detailing the inhumane conditions, his eventual escape, and the challenges he faced adapting to life outside the oppressive regime. It exposes the atrocities within North Korea's prison camps and follows Shin's journey to freedom and his struggle to assimilate into society while grappling with his past.
Key points:
1. North Korean Camp Brutality: The book details the horrific conditions in North Korean prison camps, focusing on the protagonist, Shin Dong-hyuk's life in Camp 14.
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