Without You, There Is No Us: My Time with the Sons of North Korea's Elite
by Suki Kim
Description
In this rare and intimate memoir, Suki Kim goes undercover as an English teacher at a university for the sons of North Korea's elite, offering an unprecedented look inside the world's most isolated nation. For six months, she navigates the strictures of the regime, teaching English to young men indoctrinated by propaganda while grappling with her own isolation and the watchful eyes of her minders. As she forms tentative connections with her students, she witnesses their boyish curiosity and eagerness to please, even as they remain fiercely loyal to their leaders. This haunting account explores the complexities of human connection under oppressive circumstances and the profound questions of identity and freedom that arise when one's reality is dictated by an all-powerful state.
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paperback
Crown
Published Oct 13, 2015
322 pages
ISBN: 9780307720665
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First Published
2015
Language
eng
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