'Book describes the difficult but determined existence that North Koreans have created for themselves in the face of oppression. The book introduces the political system and the extent to which it permeates citizens' daily lives; discusses the schools, the economic system, and family life; treats the changes that have taken place in North Korea over the last decade'--Provided by publisher.Describes the difficult but determined existence that North Koreans have created for themselves in the face of oppression, introducing the political system, schools, economic system, and the changes that have taken place in North Korea over the last decade.