Under the Same Sky - by Joseph Kim (Paperback)

This memoir, "Under the Same Sky," is a heart-wrenching yet inspiring true story of Joseph Kim's life in North Korea and his journey to America as a refugee.

Born in 1990, Joseph lived a normal life until the Great Famine struck, killing his father and sending his mother and sister on desperate escape routes into China.

Alone and struggling to survive, Joseph learned to beg and steal before crossing a frozen river to escape to China himself.

A kind Christian woman took him in and kept him hidden from authorities, and through an underground network of activists, he was spirited to the American consulate and brought to the United States as a refugee.

Despite knowing no English and having little education, Joseph mastered the language and became a dedicated student, eventually thriving in college thanks to his faith and inner strength.

This book provides a unique glimpse into life in North Korea and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable hardship.