Nothing to Envy by Barbara Demick
Ordinary Lives in North Korea
"Nothing to Envy" is a non-fiction narrative that provides an in-depth look at life in North Korea through the eyes of six defectors. The book covers a span of 15 years, during which the country faced a devastating famine. It explores the lives of ordinary citizens, their indoctrination, their gradual realization of the truth about their government, and their decision to defect. The book paints a vivid picture of the harsh realities of life under a totalitarian regime and the struggle for survival and escape.
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- Published
- 2009
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-350
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea
- światu Nie Mamy Czego Zazdrościć. Zwyczajne Losy Mieszkańców Korei Północnej
- 我們最幸福：北韓人民的真實生活
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 73rd on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)
- 100 Great Narrative Nonfiction Books (The Electric Typewriter)
- Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-fiction (The Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction)
- The 50 Best Books of Literary Journalism (GQ)