Summary:
The book recounts the harrowing journey of a young woman's escape from the oppressive regime of North Korea, detailing her life under the dictatorship and the perilous trek across borders to reach freedom in South Korea. It provides a personal and poignant insight into the struggles faced by defectors and the resilience required to start anew in an unfamiliar world.
Key points:
1. North Korean Brutality: The book shares Eunsun Kim's firsthand experience of extreme poverty, starvation, and political oppression in North Korea.
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