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Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea Barbara Demick
Publisher: Spiegel & Grau

A gripping, astounding view into North Korea through the lives of six ordinary citizens---an important story that has never been told before. Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea by Barbara Demick My rating: 5 of 5 stars. Jack Rendler, Amnesty International's country specialist on North Korea, will give an update on current issues in communist North Korea. Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea, Barbara Demick (2010). The country's Great Leader and Hero of the Revolution, Marshal Kim Il-sung, died suddenly. Few people have any idea what goes on in North Korea—not just because they're ignorant, but because it's difficult to get any information on the topic. The year 1994 was a disaster for North Korea. A National Book Award finalist and National Book Critics Circle finalist, Barbara Demick's Nothing to Envy is a remarkable view into North Korea, as seen through the lives of six ordinary citizens. €�Is Psy from North Korea?” No, no he's not. Wednesday, November 14, 7:00-8:30 pm, room 329. An utterly compelling read, this is the story of ordinary people in the most extraordinary circumstances.