A review by whatjasread
Ten Thousand Sorrows : The Extraordinary Journey of a Korean War Orphan by Elizabeth Kim

4.0

Never before have I felt so blessed to have this life. I'm blessed that I have parents who love me, and who would do anything for me. I'm blessed that I've been taught to love myself when others don't. I'm blessed because I'm safe in a world full of rape, abuse and honour killings. My heart broke countless times after remembering that this is a memoir and not a work of fiction. Elizabeth Kim experienced all of this, and here she tells her story. My heart goes out to her, a brave woman who finally found the courage to tell her story. And my heart goes out to all the women who have gone through similar experiences. I pray everyday that I don't fall prey to such a life.

4 stars.