In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl's Journey to Freedom

I find it hard to rate memoirs as you're effectively rating someone's life experience which seems like an odd concept, so my rating is based on how this story affected me and opened my eyes to this baffling country.

When reading this book it feels like you're reading a story from 40 or 50 years ago, then the year 2007 is mentioned and it completely throws you. It's unbelievable that these things are taking place as recently as 10 years ago and probably still now. I still can't wrap my head around it. It's despicable.

In the end this story is about hope, strength and inspiration. I was in tears for the last few chapters simply because I was so moved by Park's ceasless determination, she is absolutely inspirational and her story will stay with me for a long time.

I highly recommend this book to everyone.