A review by aus10england
In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl's Journey to Freedom by Yeonmi Park

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4.5

The author beautifully tells the tale of her childhood growing up in North Korea, in a way that is honest, raw, and at times very hard to read. You’ll come away from this book with a better understanding of those struggling to escape their homes and what limits they’ll go to to do so. 

I found the pacing really well done up until the end where it seems to wrap up really quickly, but I will happily read anything the author decides to write next!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexism, Suicide, Violence, Xenophobia, Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Stalking