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Nothing To Envy: Ordinary Lives In North Korea,Used
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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)National Book Award Finalist National Book Critics Circle Award Finalistin 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 a nonfiction book by Barbara Demick that explores the lives of six North Korean citizens over fifteen years, detailing their experiences under the repressive regime of North Korea, including the death of Kim Il-sung and the rise of Kim Jong-il.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Nothing to Envy'? A: The author of 'Nothing to Envy' is Barbara Demick, an award-winning journalist known for her in-depth reporting on North Korea.
- Q: What awards has 'Nothing to Envy' received? A: 'Nothing to Envy' is a finalist for the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award, highlighting its critical acclaim.
- Q: Is 'Nothing to Envy' suitable for educational purposes? A: Yes, 'Nothing to Envy' is categorized under Historical Study & Educational Resources, making it suitable for educational purposes, especially for those studying totalitarian regimes.
- Q: How many pages does 'Nothing to Envy' have? A: 'Nothing to Envy' has 336 pages, providing a comprehensive look into the lives of North Korean citizens.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Nothing to Envy'? A: 'Nothing to Envy' was published on December 29, 2009.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Nothing to Envy' have? A: 'Nothing to Envy' is available in hardcover binding, which is durable and suitable for long-term use.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Nothing to Envy'? A: 'Nothing to Envy' explores themes of totalitarianism, human resilience, love, disillusionment, and the harsh realities of life in North Korea.
- Q: Is 'Nothing to Envy' a comprehensive account of North Korean history? A: 'Nothing to Envy' focuses on individual stories rather than a comprehensive history, providing personal insights into the lives of North Koreans during a tumultuous period.
- Q: What kind of reviews has 'Nothing to Envy' received? A: 'Nothing to Envy' has received positive reviews, praised for its meticulous reporting and compelling storytelling that humanizes the struggles of ordinary North Koreans.