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Duration: 0H 26min
Language: English
Format
Category: Non-Fiction

SUMMARY

IN ORDER TO LIVE

BASED ON THE BOOK BY YEONMI PARK

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES

CONTENT

Life in North Korea

Escape Plans and Crossing the Border

Life in China

Betrayal and Survival in China

The Gobi Desert Escape

South Korea and New Beginnings

Pursuing Justice and Activism

Family and Reconciliation

The Jangmadang Generation

General Analysis and Reflection

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

In Order to Live by Yeonmi Park is a powerful memoir about her escape from North Korea. Born into a world of oppression and starvation, Yeonmi details her early life under the regime, the unimaginable struggles she faced, and the eventual decision to flee with her mother. They endure harrowing journeys through China and Mongolia, encountering betrayal and exploitation. The book explores themes of survival, freedom, family, and the harsh realities of defection. Park’s personal story offers a deeply human perspective on the atrocities of North Korea and the resilience needed to overcome such immense hardships.

Release date

Audiobook: 29 December 2024