Friday, November 19, 2004
My Freedom Trip by Frances and Ginger Park
Frances and Ginger Park tell the story of their mother's escape from North Korea in My Freedom Trip.
Told through the voice of young Soo the journey from North to South Korea resonates with the fear and incomprehension of a child travelling with a stranger for mysterious reasons. Soo must trust her mother and father and Mr. Han and in the end there is a hole in her life.
Several publishers showed interest in "My Freedom Trip" but wanted the PArk sisters to change the ending to make it happier. I'm glad they didn't make that change. The story is what the story is and children do suffer losses. The way that life goes on and people can lead fulfilling lives that count is an important lesson.
Told through the voice of young Soo the journey from North to South Korea resonates with the fear and incomprehension of a child travelling with a stranger for mysterious reasons. Soo must trust her mother and father and Mr. Han and in the end there is a hole in her life.
Several publishers showed interest in "My Freedom Trip" but wanted the PArk sisters to change the ending to make it happier. I'm glad they didn't make that change. The story is what the story is and children do suffer losses. The way that life goes on and people can lead fulfilling lives that count is an important lesson.
# posted by JJ @ 7:24 PM 
