Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West
Description
This gripping account chronicles the extraordinary journey of Shin Dong-hyuk, one of the very few individuals born within North Korea's brutal political prison system to ever escape and reach freedom. Through his harrowing experiences, the book offers an unprecedented glimpse into the inner workings of one of the world's most repressive totalitarian regimes. It reveals a life devoid of basic human connection, shaped by starvation, surveillance, and the witnessing of unimaginable cruelty, including the execution of his own family. Blaine Harden masterfully weaves Shin's personal narrative into a powerful testament to human resilience, courage, and the unyielding desire for survival against all odds.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books
Published Mar 26, 2013
256 pages
ISBN: 9780143122913
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Details
First Published
2012
Language
eng
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