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Book Review of Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West

Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West
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One word: Harrowing. The tortures that the North Korean prisoners endure is beyond any horrific thing I may have imagined. This is the amazing story of a man who was actually born in the prison. He knew nothing else until he finally met another prisoner who enlightened him and told him about the outside world. His escape is truly unimaginable and amazing. I can't fathom how a country can treat its people this way. If you are interested in North Korea, please read this book.