Extended Summary - The Girl With Seven Names: Based On The Book By Hyeonseo Lee

EXTENDED SUMMARY

THE GIRL WITH SEVEN NAMES

BASED ON THE BOOK BY HYEONSEO LEE

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY

CONTENT

Early Life in North Korea

The Great Escape Begins

Crossing the Border into China

Life in Hiding

A New Life in South Korea

Reunification Dreams and Family Ties

The Road to Freedom

The Costs of Escape

Finding a New Identity

General Analysis of the Book

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

The Girl with Seven Names is a memoir by Hyeonseo Lee, a North Korean defector who recounts her harrowing journey from North Korea to China and eventually to South Korea. Growing up in a regime that dictated every aspect of her life, Hyeonseo escapes to seek freedom but faces constant danger, shifting identities, and immense challenges along the way. The book explores themes of survival, identity, and resilience, shedding light on the oppressive nature of North Korea’s government and the emotional toll of fleeing one's homeland. It offers a personal and powerful look at the cost of seeking freedom.

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Release date

Audiobook: December 27, 2024