First published 2012
Shin Dong-hyuk knew nothing but the harsh brutality of Camp 14, North Korea's highest security prison. Raised to be a snitch, he witnessed the execution of his own mother and brother. But Shin breaks free, surviving the electric fences and minefields to escape this hidden dystopia. Harden's harrowing account exposes the shocking realities of this secret state, offering an unparalleled inside look at one of the world's most repressive regimes. Escape from Camp 14 is a tale of endurance, courage, and the persistent human will to survive.
Genres: biography, history, politics, non-fiction
Vibes: dark, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: overcoming-adversity, true-story
Setting: Korea (North)
256 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books
Content warnings: abuse, child-abuse, violence