About the Author

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Sungju Lee speaks across Europe, Asia, and North America about his experiences and about North Korean political social issues. He lives in South Korea.

Praise For…

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"A pampered son of the elite survives a nightmarish ordeal in this page-turner of a memoir... This fast-paced story will likely compel its readers to learn more about North Korea after finishing it."
— Kirkus

"A testament to resilence, Lee's story pulls back the curtain on life in North Korea."
— Publishers Weekly

"Lee provides a summary of the history of Korea and the politics of the famine in North Korea, achieving a great balance between historical context and storytelling."
— School Library Journal

"There are lessons about resilience, friendship, and family to take to heart... The ending satisfies and offers some hope."
— School Library Connection

"[Sungju Lee's] sheer determination rings loudest in this rarely heard perspective. Better yet, the memoir is accessible to younger teens first being exposed to complicated global political and conditions."
— Booklist

"An amazing tale of resilience and an interesting history of an area westerners rarely hear about. "
— VOYA