Bøger af Barbara Demick

Nothing To Envy, a compelling book authored by Barbara Demick, is a captivating exploration into the lives of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. Published by Granta Books in 2010, this piece of literature is a must-read for those interested in understanding the humanistic perspective of life under severe conditions. The genre of the book is hard to pin down, as it skillfully intertwines elements of biography, history, and social commentary. Demick, an award-winning journalist, brings to life the stories of six North Koreans over fifteen years—a chaotic period that saw the death of Kim Il-sung, the unchallenged rise to power of his son Kim Jong-il, and the devastation of a far-ranging famine that killed one-fifth of the population. The book is a remarkable testament to the spirit of the human will and the enduring desire for freedom. So, if you're looking for a thought-provoking read that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page, Nothing To Envy is the book for you.

Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea is a gripping book written by Barbara Demick. Published in 2010 by Spiegel & Grau, this book falls under the genre of non-fiction. It provides an intimate and revealing look into the lives of North Koreans, using a narrative that is both compelling and deeply human. Demick's profound understanding of her subjects and her ability to depict their lives in such vivid detail makes this book a must-read. Published by Spiegel & Grau, this book has been appreciated by readers worldwide for its insightful portrayal of life in North Korea.

Når aftenen sænker sig over Nordkorea, bliver der mørkt. Helt mørkt. Det blev lykken for 12-årige Mi-ran og 15-årige Jun-sang, der aften efter aften sneg sig til stævnemøder i ly af mørket. Efter tre år tog de hinanden i hånden. Efter ni år kyssede de hinanden. Så flygtede Mi-ran med sin familie til Kina – uden et ord til Jun-sang. For hvem kan man stole på?I LY AF MØRKET er en barsk og øjenåbnende skildring af livet for 22 millioner nordkoreanere, der lever med heftig indoktrinering, stor fattigdom, sult, stikkeri og elendighed, mens først Den Store Leder, siden Den Kære Leder og nu Den Unge Leder påtager sig næsten guddommelig myndighed. Ingen har adgang til andre nyheder end regimets egne, ingen kan hænge andet på væggen end et portræt af den aktuelle leder, ingen kan slippe for den politiske hjernevask. Til gengæld holdes alle i et jerngreb, uden håb og uden frihed. Nordkorea kaldes "verdens mest lukkede land". Man kunne også kalde det "verdens største fængsel".I LY AF MØRKET lader os møde seks nordkoreanske skæbner, som har oplevet regimet indefra gennem årtier, men i dag er undsluppet til Sydkorea og kan fortælle deres gruopvækkende historier.LEKTØRUDTALELSE"Gribende og dyster bog om dagligdagen i Nordkorea fra cirka 1986 til idag (...) Genremæssigt lægger bogen sig fint mellem historisk fakta og personlig beretning. Sproget er ligetil og gribende som historierne (...) En fin bog, der fortæller om en lukket verden, den vestlige verden ellers ikke ofte har en chance for at kigge ind i. En dybt bevægende og oplysende bog."Line bøgerne omhandler den 13-årige Line, der bor sammen med sine forældre, Olav og Grethe, på Lundegården sammen med deres heste. I bøgerne følger vi Lines eventyr.Barbara Demick har siden 2009 været Los Angeles Times’ chefkorrespondent i Beijing. For I ly af mørket modtog hun den prestigefyldte Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction, der årligt uddeles til den bedste engelsksprogede reportagebog. Bogen er oversat til mere end 20 sprog.

Logavina Street was a microcosm of Sarajevo, a six-block-long history lesson. For four centuries, it existed as a quiet residential area in a charming city long known for its ethnic and religious tolerance. On this street of 240 families, Muslims and Christians, Serbs and Croats lived easily together, unified by their common identity as Sarajevans. Then the war tore it all apart. As she did in her groundbreaking work about North Korea, Nothing to Envy, award-winning journalist Barbara Demick tells the story of the Bosnian War and the brutal and devastating three-and-a-half-year siege of Sarajevo through the lives of ordinary citizens, who struggle with hunger, poverty, sniper fire, and shellings. Logavina Street paints this misunderstood war and its effects in vivid strokes-at once epic and intimate-revealing the heroism, sorrow, resilience, and uncommon faith of its people. With a new Introduction, final chapter, and Epilogue by the author