Book Recommendation

Recommendation from Kathie Schroeder:



I recommend "In Order to Live:  A North Korean Girl's Journey to Freedom" by Yeon-mi Park.  Born in North Korea, Yeonmi is a 22-year old international human rights activist.  Escaping into China from North Korea at thirteen years of age, Yeon-mi and her mother were both victims of human trafficking in China.  She and her mother finally were able to escape to South Korea where she began the difficult task of beginning a new life.  Her description of life in North Korea takes on relevancy as news stories about Kim Jong-un remind us daily of the people still living under this regime.  Her ability to transcend her harrowing experiences to become the spokesperson she is now is truly miraculous.  It is indeed a book that gives us another wake-up call for justice as we have a window into lives so very different from our own.  P.S.  The library has this book available in hard copy and as an e-book.