A review by lizziepurpleserenity
In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl's Journey to Freedom by Yeonmi Park, Maryanne Vollers

5.0

Wow. This is one of those eye-opening books (and her YouTube channel is too) that causes a complete shift in one's worldview. I have been curious about North Korea for some time and this is the first book I've read on the topic and couldn't put it down. It's sparked the beginning of a rabbit hole for me, I suspect - I want to know more and hear more people's experiences. It's a harrowing, unbelievable experience that Yeonmi Park went through, and she is incredibly brave and inspiring to have shared her story the way she has. I don't want to forget it; I want to feel grateful every day for the food, the safety and the freedom that I have. It is written in a straightforward way, and is quite a short book, so I think it is a good place to begin if you're at all interested in the experiences of North Korean defectors.