Today, I'm discussing "In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl's Journey to Freedom" by Yeonmi Park. This powerful memoir tells the story of a young woman's escape from North Korea and her journey to freedom in South Korea. Through her vivid and haunting recollections, Yeonmi sheds light on the realities of life in one of the world's most repressive regimes and the lengths people will go to survive and find freedom.
(0:00) Chapter 1 - Even the birds and mice can hear you whisper
(2:29) Chapter 2 - A dangerous history
(4:31) Chapter 3 - Swallows and magpies
(5:19) Chapter 4 - Tears of blood
(6:49) Chapter 5 - The dear leader
(8:58) Chapter 6 - City of dreams
(10:23) Chapter 7 - The darkest nights
(12:04) Chapter 8 - A song for Chosun
(13:30) Chapter 9 - Jangmadang generation
(14:38) Chapter 10 - The lights of China
(15:34) Chapter 11 - Missing
(16:34) Chapter 12 - The other side of darkness
(17:46) Chapter 13 - A deal with the devil
(20:03) Chapter 14 - A birthday gift
(20:59) Chapter 15 - Dust and bones
(22:12) Chapter 16 - Kidnapped
(22:53) Chapter 17 - Like bread from the sky
(25:06) Chapter 18 - Following the stars
(26:35) Chapter 19 - The freedom birds
(28:18) Chapter 20 - Dreams and nightmares
(29:30) Chapter 21 - A hungry mind
(31:21) Chapter 22 - Now on my way to meet you
(32:40) Chapter 23 - Amazing grace
(34:02) Chapter 24 - Homecoming
(35:18) Key takeaways
(40:00) Conclusion