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Stars Between the Sun and Moon: One Woman's Life in North Korea and Escape to Freedom

Stars Between the Sun and Moon: One Woman's Life in North Korea and Escape to Freedom

BiographyMemoir
Published
2015
Language
English

Synopsis

Lucia Jang's memoir recounts her harrowing life in 1970s North Korea, where she endured famine, an abusive marriage, and imprisonment. After her first child was sold and her second ordered to be killed by the government, Jang made a desperate escape. This powerful story details her flight under gunfire across the Chinese border, a testament to her courage and a reflection of the struggles faced by many North Korean women.

Prose complexity
4/10

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TenseEmotionalInspiring

Genres

Biography Memoir Biography & Memoir History Politics & Society Historical Fiction

Authors

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Lucia Jang

Lucia Jang is an author known for sharing her personal experiences. Her book, Stars Between the Sun and Moon: One Woman's Life in North Korea and Escape to Freedom, is a memoir.

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Susan McClelland

Susan McClelland is a writer whose work often explores significant global events and personal stories. She is known for "Stars Between the Sun and Moon: One Woman's Life in North Korea and Escape to Freedom," a non-fiction account of survival and liberty.