This is Paradise! by Hyok Kang is a gripping memoir that tells the story of a North Korean defector’s harrowing escape to freedom. Kang’s account of his journey through China, Mongolia, and eventually South Korea sheds light on the brutal realities of life under the oppressive regime in North Korea. This powerful and moving book offers a rare glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of those who risk everything to seek a better life.
