Yeonmi Park
What’s inside
In Order to Live is a memoir written by Yeonmi Park, a North Korean defector and human rights activist. She narrates her harrowing journey from North Korea to China and finally to South Korea. The book uncovers the brutal reality of life in North Korea and the inhumane conditions that people endure under an oppressive regime.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the harsh reality of life in North Korea
- Learning about the struggle for freedom
- Gaining insights into human resilience and courage
- Inspiration from Yeonmi’s journey to becoming an activist
Key Points
- Unimaginable hardships in North Korea
- The illegal cross into China
- Life as a refugee in China
- The dangerous journey to South Korea
- Understanding freedom and human rights
- Becoming a human rights activist
- Strive for change and betterment
Who’s it For
- Human rights activists
- Historians
- Political enthusiasts
- People interested in North Korean life
About the author
Yeonmi Park is a North Korean defector and human rights activist. At the age of 13, she fled North Korea with her mother, escaping to China and then South Korea. She has become a leading voice against human rights abuses in North Korea.