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Summary - Nothing To Envy: Based On The Book By Barbara Demick

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1 Ratings: 3
Duration: 26min
Language: English
Format
Category: Non-Fiction

SUMMARY

NOTHING TO ENVY

BASED ON THE BOOK BY BARBARA DEMICK

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES

CONTENT

Holding Hands in the Dark

Tainted Blood

The True Believer

Fade to Black

Victorian Romance

Twilight of the God

Two Beer Bottles for Your I.V.

The Accordion and the Blackboard

The Good Die First

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

“Nothing to Envy” by Barbara Demick provides an intimate and heartbreaking look at life in North Korea through the stories of ordinary citizens who lived through the devastating famine of the 1990s. The book focuses on the experiences of defectors, offering personal accounts of survival, sacrifice, and disillusionment with the regime. Demick explores the harsh realities of a society controlled by propaganda, where individuals must navigate a collapsing economy, widespread starvation, and oppressive government surveillance. Through these personal stories, the book delves into themes of resilience, loyalty, and the human cost of political repression.

Release date

Audiobook: 4 December 2024