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Nothing To Envy: Ordinary Lives In North Korea
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National Book Award Finalist An Eyeopening Account Of Life Inside North Koreaa Closed World Of Increasing Global Importancehailed As A Tour De Force Of Meticulous Reporting (The New York Review Of Books)Finalist For The National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist For The Baillie Gifford Winner Of Winners Awardin This Landmark Addition To The Literature Of Totalitarianism, Awardwinning Journalist Barbara Demick Follows The Lives Of Six North Korean Citizens Over Fifteen Yearsa Chaotic Period That Saw The Death Of Kim Ilsung, The Rise To Power Of His Son Kim Jongil (The Father Of Kim Jongun), And A Devastating Famine That Killed Onefifth Of The Population.Demick Brings To Life What It Means To Be Living Under The Most Repressive Regime Todayan Orwellian World That Is By Choice Not Connected To The Internet, Where Displays Of Affection Are Punished, Informants Are Rewarded, And An Offhand Remark Can Send A Person To The Gulag For Life. She Takes Us Deep Inside The Country, Beyond The Reach Of Government Censors, And Through Meticulous And Sensitive Reporting We See Her Subjects Fall In Love, Raise Families, Nurture Ambitions, And Struggle For Survival. One By One, We Witness Their Profound, Lifealtering Disillusionment With The Government And Their Realization That, Rather Than Providing Them With Lives Of Abundance, Their Country Has Betrayed Them.Praise For Nothing To Envyprovocative . . . Offers Extensive Evidence Of The Authors Deep Knowledge Of This Country While Keeping Its Sights Firmly On Individual Stories And Human Details.The New York Timesdeeply Moving . . . The Personal Stories Are Related With Novelistic Detail.The Wall Street Journala Tour De Force Of Meticulous Reporting.The New York Review Of Booksexcellent . . . Humanizes A Downtrodden, Longsuffering People Whose Individual Lives, Hopes And Dreams Are So Little Known Abroad.San Francisco Chroniclethe Narrow Boundaries Of Our Knowledge Have Expanded Radically With The Publication Of Nothing To Envy. . . . Elegantly Structured And Written, [It] Is A Groundbreaking Work Of Literary Nonfiction.John Delury, Slateat Times A Pageturner, At Others An Intimate Study In Totalitarian Psychology.The Philadelphia Inquirer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea' about? A: 'Nothing to Envy' is an eye-opening account by journalist Barbara Demick that explores the lives of six North Korean citizens over fifteen years, illustrating the harsh realities of life under a totalitarian regime.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Nothing to Envy' is Barbara Demick, an award-winning journalist known for her in-depth reporting on North Korea.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Nothing to Envy' has a total of 336 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Nothing to Envy' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Nothing to Envy' published? A: 'Nothing to Envy' was published on September 21, 2010.
- Q: Is the book suitable for readers interested in history? A: Yes, 'Nothing to Envy' provides a detailed historical context of North Korea, making it suitable for readers interested in history and current affairs.
- Q: What themes does the book explore? A: 'Nothing to Envy' explores themes such as repression, survival, love, and disillusionment within the context of life in North Korea.
- Q: Is this book a work of fiction or nonfiction? A: 'Nothing to Envy' is a nonfiction book, based on real-life accounts and extensive reporting.
- Q: Are there any awards or recognitions for this book? A: 'Nothing to Envy' is a National Book Award finalist and has also been recognized as a best nonfiction book of the century by Kirkus Reviews.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of the author? A: Readers can expect a meticulous and sensitive writing style from Barbara Demick, characterized by thorough research and compelling storytelling.