Extended Summary - A River In Darkness: Based On The Book By Masaji Ishikawa

EXTENDED SUMMARY

A RIVER IN DARKNESS

BASED ON THE BOOK BY MASAJI ISHIKAWA

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CONTENT

Born Between Two Worlds

The Illusion of the Promised Land

Survival in Darkness

The Breaking Point

The Struggle to Escape

A Father's Sacrifice

The Border Crossing

Life in Limbo

The Long Road Home

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

“A River in Darkness” by Masaji Ishikawa is a harrowing memoir that details the author’s journey from a life of hardship in Japan to the oppressive regime of North Korea. Born to a Japanese mother and a Korean father, Ishikawa’s family moved to North Korea, believing it to be a promised land. However, they quickly faced poverty, forced labor, and brutal conditions under Kim Il-sung's regime. The book explores themes of survival, the human spirit's resilience, and the emotional toll of escape. Ishikawa's powerful narrative sheds light on the severe realities of life in North Korea.

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Audioboek: 5 december 2024