As a child growing (click here) up in North Korea, Hyeonseo Lee thought her country
was “the best on the planet.” It wasn't until the famine of the 90s that
she began to wonder. She escaped the country at 14, to begin a life in
hiding, as a refugee in China. Hers is a harrowing, personal tale of
survival and hope — and a powerful reminder of those who face constant
danger, even when the border is far behind.