The World Is Bigger Now

In The World Is Bigger Now, Euna Lee recounts her unsettling journey as a young wife and mother who, alongside her colleague Laura Ling, was captured while documenting the perilous escapes of North Koreans on March 17, 2009. Detained for nearly five months under dire conditions, Lee faced the harrowing prospect of hard labor and separation from her family, while grappling with her identity as a Korean. This powerful memoir delves into her life before and after captivity, exploring themes of survival, faith, and the unwavering hope that ultimately led to her release. Through her experiences, Lee illustrates the profound impact of love and resilience in even the darkest circumstances.