About This Book
Reach for this memoir when your teenager begins questioning global inequality or expresses a desire to understand the realities of life in closed societies. This is a visceral and deeply moving account of Sungju Lee's journey from a privileged life in Pyongyang to becoming a street orphan fighting for survival in North Korea. It explores themes of resilience, the bonds of found family, and the staggering strength required to maintain hope in the face of extreme deprivation. While the subject matter is intense, it provides an invaluable perspective on human rights and the indomitable nature of the human spirit. It is best suited for mature middle schoolers and high school students who are ready to engage with heavy but essential global truths.
