In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl's Journey to Freedom

In "In Order to Live," Yeonmi Park brings to light the harrowing realities of North Korean life, detailing the extreme scarcity and deceit she and countless others have faced, while also bravely opening up about her own deeply traumatic experiences. For the first time, she recounts the story of how she and her mother were deceived, sold into sexual slavery in China, and endured immense psychological and physical suffering before finally reaching freedom in Seoul, South Korea.

Park addresses her past with remarkable resilience, maintaining pride in her origins despite her trials and continuously fighting for a better existence. Now a staunch human rights advocate, she is committed to raising awareness about the ongoing abuses in North Korea. Park's narrative is a poignant and harrowing account of survival against the odds, yet it is imbued with a sense of hope. It stands as a testament to the unyielding strength of the human spirit.