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5.0

Truly stunning memoir in many ways. I have read other memoirs from people who have escaped from North Korea and this one took my breath away. I had no idea that women who escape from North Korea are often raped and human trafficked, and Yeonmei bravely shared her story.

I also learned so much about how North Korea brainwashes its citizens and undereducates them. Yeonmi’s even says when she read Animal Farm, it felt like her home country.

Heartbreaking and awe inspiring. Difficult to read but I’m so glad I did.