This is a must read! It’s an exceptional story of escape and survival from North Korea

Such a well written and heart wrenching story of her life……so much respect for this woman and definitely for her mother and sister as well I pray God frees North Korea

Beautiful and shocking book. I feel like my heart and eyes were opened in a new way, by reading this book.

This was a very moving book. Highly recommend.

This book has changed the way I look at my civil rights and freedom! Most people in the West have know idea how good they have it. Don't know how many times I said "wow" while I reading this book! This is a must read!

Gripping and powerful. The bravery, resiliency and strength of the author is truly inspiring. She tells an incredible story that opens the readers eyes to the evilness and inhumanity that exists in this world. Her story helps to give perspective on what it really means to struggle and it is both humbling and inspiring.

Touching story and high praise to Yeonmi Park for her strength and determination to better her self. On the negative side, her writing style leaves the reader with the impression that Yeonmi had a very smug and high opinion of herself.

I always though my life in america sucked because of the discrimination I faced. I am Jewish not to mention gay. So, it’s hard to be in this world when people constantly want you dead. I’m a picky eater because of texture since I also have adhd. After reading only half of this book I began to feel guilty for being so picky. After reading this book I have completely new outlook on life. I’m more grateful for my food, I feel guilty for being picky when this girl didn’t even have rice at one point and was eating bugs on hill to survie. Knowing what she went through and her writing about this was brave and I hope you get to write that personal letter to that fat jerk that he can no longer control you, he’s not a mind reader and hope to god, god takes care of him. I loved this book and highly recommend if you are feeling lost and don’t know if you should be happy by reading this book you’ll figure it out quickly. The ending by the way I was literally jumping up and down in joy about your sister, I’m so happy she’s safe!!!

It is amazing that another human’s story can make you feel such compassion and give you an overwhelming sense of gratitude and love for the life you have been given. Thank you for sharing your experience.

Enjoyed the book and learning about Yeonmi’s struggle for freedom from North Korea.. but the book ended so abruptly that I had to double check it was actually finished