The Hard Road Out: One Woman's Escape from North Korea by Jihyun Park (English)

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Hard Road Out by Jihyun Park, Seh-lynn Chai, Sarah Baldwin The harrowing story of a woman who escaped famine and terror in North Korea, not once but twice.A gripping, suspenseful and cathartic memoir that tells a story of pain and perseverance and makes the moral case for asylum. David Lammy MP FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The harrowing story of a woman who escaped famine and terror in North Korea, not once but twice.A gripping, suspenseful and cathartic memoir that tells a story of pain and perseverance and makes the moral case for asylum. David Lammy MP North Korea is an open-air prison from which there is no escape. Only a handful of men and women have succeeded.Jihyun Park is one of these rare survivors. Twice she left the land of the socialist miracle to flee famine and dictatorship.By the age of 29 she had already witnessed a lifetime of suffering. Family members had died of starvation; her brother was beaten nearly to death by soldiers. Even smiling and laughing was discouraged.The first time she ran, she was forced abandon her father on his deathbed – crossing the border under a hail of bullets. In China she was sold to a farmer, with whom she had a son, before being denounced and forcibly returned to North Korea.Six months later guards abandoned her, injured, outside a prison camp. She recovered and returned China to seek her son, now six, before attempting to navigate the long, hard road through the Gobi Desert and into Mongolia.Clear-eyed and resolute, Jihyuns extraordinary story reveals a Korea far removed from the talk of nuclear weapons and economic sanctions. She remains sanguine despite the hardship. Recalling lifes tiny pleasures even at her darkest moments, she manages to instill her tale with incredible grace and humanity.Beautifully written with South Korean compatriot Seh-lynn Chai, this compelling book offers a stark lesson in determination, and ultimately in the importance of asylum. Author Biography Today, Jihyun Park is the Outreach and Project Officer at the European Alliance for Human Rights in North Korea. Park was the Outreach and Project Office at the European Alliance for Human Rights in North Korea, and is an online Language tutor and Human Rights Activist.Seh-Lynn Chai lives with her family in London but still spends considerable time in Seoul, where her parents reside. A South Korean diplomats daughter, Seh-lynn was born and raised from an early age in Korea, France and West Africa. Her first career was at JPMorgan before she became a writer. Seh-lynn has a Bachelors and a Masters degree in French Literature from LUniversite Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV). She finished her PhD coursework at New York University before completing an MBA at Columbia Business School in 1994. Review A Washington Post noteworthy bookI am still reeling. … How does one person carry so much — the pain of a family lost and life destroyed, and the joy and challenge of a new family and a new life in such an unfamiliar place? Financial TimesA gripping, suspenseful and cathartic memoir that tells a story of pain and perseverance and makes the moral case for asylum. David Lammy MPA moving and insightful account of how tyrannical governance can squeeze all the joy and almost all the humanity out of its subjects and drain them of any power to revolt. Geoffrey Robertson KCExtraordinary. … Elegantly written, reflective, wise, sad and at times almost unbearably painful. Marcel TherouxParks story is shocking and a testament to her resilience. The TelegraphDetailed and damning. TLSBrave, tender, and intimate … A frank and balanced view of the reality of life under a dictatorship. KirkusA compelling and well-written account of life inside (and outside of) North Korea. Moving without being sentimental, comprehensive but never dry. Daniel Tudor, author of North Korea ConfidentialAn incredible story of survival and escape that provides tremendous insight … Anyone who wants to understand North Korea and be inspired by the strength of a true survivor must read this book. War on the RocksCourage and sacrifice befall few. Jihyun is one of those few. This fascinating and shocking book allows us to stand with Jihyun and others like her. Lord David Alton, Chairman of the British-DPRK All-Party Parliamentary GroupA riveting story of pain, suffering, starvation, betrayal, abandonment, and ultimately redemption. This deeply personal tale offers profound insights on human nature and the inhumanity of the North Korean state. Jihyun Parks courage is a true inspiration. Professor Sung-Yoon Lee, author of The Sister Review Quote I am still reeling. ... How does one person carry so much -- the pain of a family lost and life destroyed, and the joy and challenge of a new family and a new life in such an unfamiliar place? Financial Times A gripping, suspenseful and cathartic memoir that tells a story of pain and perseverance and makes the moral case for asylum. David Lammy MP Extraordinary. ... Elegantly written, reflective, wise, sad and at times almost unbearably painful. Marcel Theroux Parks story is shocking and a testament to her resilience. The Telegraph A steely determination shines through Jihyuns kindly face. Daily Mail Few people can lay claim to a life as remarkable as that of Jihyun Park. Manchester Evening News A compelling and well-written account of life inside (and outside of) North Korea. Moving without being sentimental, comprehensive but never dry. Daniel Tudor , author of North Korea Confidential A story of suffering, detention, fear and humiliation. The Hon Michael Kirby , former Chair of the United Nations Commission of Inquiry On Human Rights Violations in North Korea Courage and sacrifice befall few. Jihyun is one of those few. This fascinating and shocking book allows us to stand with Jihyun and others like her. Lord David Alton , Chairman of the British-DPRK All-Party Parliamentary Group Startling and brutal. Jihyun narrates the heart-breaking account with such tender desperation that is nothing short of the enduring power of a mothers unconditional love for her children. Sylvia Kim, Human Rights lawyer Gripping. Strikes a good balance in offering colourful cultural details. Alice Fookes and Anna Souter , UN Women UK Extraordinarily brave, Park is a survivor. Christine Chung , Senior Advisor to the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea Feature Will appeal to readers of Philippe Sands, Peter Frankopan and Barbara Demick. Anybody concerned with human rights and East Asia will find this of interest. Jihyun has stood as Conservative Councillor in Bury and was profiled by the Times, Sky News, Reuters, ITV News, the Manchester Evening News and Al-Jazeera. Seh-Lynn Chai, the co-author, is South Korean and lives in London. She speaks fluent English and is happy to do joint events. We will aim for joint events with All Party Parliamentary Groups, Amnesty International and various universities, as well as institutions like the Frontline Club and Manchester Central Library. Jihyun is a human rights campaigner and is keen to draw attention to her message. Competition: Nothing to Envy;In Order to Live;The Girl With Seven Names;Dear Leader;Escape From Camp 14;No Escape;Unfree Speech. By;Barbara Demick;Yeonmi Park;Hyeonseo Lee;Jang Jin-Sung;Blaine Harden;Nury Turkel Description for Sales People The harrowing story of a woman who escaped famine and terror in North Korea, not once but twice. A gripping, suspenseful and cathartic memoir that tells a story of pain and perseverance and makes the moral case for asylum. David Lammy MP North Korea is an open-air prison from which there is no escape. Only a handful of men and women have succeeded. Jihyun Park is one of these rare survivors. Twice she left the land of the socialist miracle to flee famine and dictatorship. By the age of 29 she had already witnessed a lifetime of suffering. Family members had died of starvation; her brother was beaten nearly to death by soldiers. Even smiling and laughing was discouraged. The first time she ran, she was forced abandon her father on his deathbed - crossing the border under a hail of bullets. In China she was sold to a farmer, with whom she had a son, before being denounced and forcibly returned to North Korea. Six months later guards abandoned her, injured, outside a prison camp. She recovered and returned China to seek her son, now six, before attempting to navigate the long, hard road through the Gobi Desert and into Mongolia. Clear-eyed and resolute, Jihyuns extraordinary story reveals a Korea far removed from the talk of nuclear weapons and economic sanctions. She remains sanguine despite the hardship. Recalling lifes tiny pleasures even at her darkest moments, she manages to instill her tale with incredible grace and humanity. Beautifully written with South Korean compatriot Seh-lynn Chai, this compelling book offers a stark lesson in determination, and ultimately in the importance of asylum. Gold title Will appeal to readers of Philippe Sands, Peter Frankopan and Barbara Demick. Anybody concerned with human rights and East Asia will find this of interest. Jihyun has stood as Conservative Councillor in Bury and was profiled by the Times, Sky News, Reuters, ITV News, the Manchester Evening News and Al-Jazeera. Seh-Lynn Chai, the co-author, is South Korean and lives in London. She speaks fluent English and is happy to do joint events. We will aim for joint events with All Party Parliamentary Groups, Amnesty International and various universities, as well as institutions like the Frontline Club and Manchester Central Library. Jihyun is a human rights campaigner and is keen to draw attention to her message. Competition: Nothing to Envy;In Order to Live;The Girl With Seven Names;Dear Leader;Escape From Camp 14;No Escape;Unfree Speech. By;Barbara Demick;Yeonmi Park;Hyeonseo Lee;Jang Jin-Sung;Blaine Harden;Nury Turkel Details ISBN0008541442 Author Sarah Baldwin Pages 224 Language English Year 2023 Translator Sarah Baldwin ISBN-10 0008541442 ISBN-13 9780008541446 Format Paperback Imprint HarperNorth Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from Korean Publication Date 2023-06-22 UK Release Date 2023-06-22 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Subtitle One Womans Escape from North Korea DEWEY 362.87092 Audience General Alternative 9780008541422 NZ Release Date 2023-10-17 AU Release Date 2023-10-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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