Dear Leader: My Escape From North Korea

In 2014, Jang Jin-Sung made headlines around the world when she defected from North Korea. She was a member of the country's elite, but she had grown disillusioned with the regime and its oppressive rule. In her memoir, Dear Leader, she shares her harrowing story of escape.

Dear Leader: My Escape from North Korea

by Brent Edstrom

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	369 pages

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Jang was born in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea. Her father was a high-ranking official in the government, and she grew up in a world of privilege. However, she was also exposed to the darker side of the regime. She witnessed the poverty and starvation that was widespread in the country, and she saw how the government ruthlessly suppressed dissent.

As she grew older, Jang began to question the regime. She started reading banned books and listening to foreign radio broadcasts. She also made contact with other North Koreans who were critical of the government.

In 2014, Jang decided to escape from North Korea. She knew it would be a dangerous journey, but she was determined to seek freedom. She crossed the bFree Download into China and made her way to South Korea, where she now lives in exile.

Dear Leader is a gripping and unforgettable account of one woman's escape from North Korea. It is a story of courage and resilience, and it sheds light on the human rights abuses that are taking place in one of the world's most repressive regimes.

Review

"A must-read for anyone interested in North Korea or the wider issue of human rights." - The Guardian

"A harrowing and inspiring account of one woman's escape from one of the world's most repressive regimes." - The New York Times

"A powerful and important book that sheds light on the human cost of dictatorship." - The Washington Post

About the Author

Jang Jin-Sung is a North Korean defector and human rights activist. She was born in Pyongyang in 1988 and grew up in a privileged family. She defected from North Korea in 2014 and now lives in exile in South Korea. She is the author of the memoir Dear Leader.

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Dear Leader: My Escape from North Korea

by Brent Edstrom

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2972 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	369 pages

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