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    Not Forgotten: The True Story of My Imprisonment in North Korea
    Not Forgotten: The True Story of My Imprisonment in North Korea
    Not Forgotten: The True Story of My Imprisonment in North Korea
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    Not Forgotten: The True Story of My Imprisonment in North Korea

    Written by Kenneth Bae and Mark Tabb

    Narrated by Wayne Campbell

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    For the first time, Kenneth Bae tells the full story surrounding his arrest and imprisonment in North Korea.

    Not Forgotten is a modern story of intrigue, suspense, and heart. Driven by his passion to help the people of North Korea, Bae moves to neighboring China to lead guided tours into the secretive nation. Six years later, after eighteen successful excursions in and out of the country, Ken is suddenly stopped at the border: he inadvertently brought his hard drive, that reveals the true nature of his visits, to customs. He is arrested, brought to Pyongyang for further questioning, and sentenced to fifteen years of hard labor. His crime? Attempting to overthrow the North Korean government. He may never see his family again.

    Back in America, family and friends rally support by establishing a website and creating a petition for Ken’s release. Soon, major media outlets decry Ken’s unjust imprisonment, bringing needed attention that culminates in President Obama’s call for prayer on behalf of Ken at the 2014 National Prayer Breakfast. Meanwhile, Ken grapples with his new, solitary reality as a captive of one of the world’s most brutal governments.

    From the first harrowing moments of his ordeal to his release—and even today—Ken never wavers in his love for the North Korean people, even his captors. Not Forgotten is both a compelling narrative of one man’s dedication to serving the less fortunate and a modern testament of a missionary forced to rely solely on the God who sent him into dangerous territory. Readers will marvel at the rare, firsthand tour of life inside the most shrouded country on the planet, meeting its people, experiencing their daily lives, taking in the landscape, and encountering the tyranny of a totalitarian regime. With its combined spiritual and secular appeal, this never-before-told story is sure to captivate and inspire readers of all ages.    

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThomas Nelson
    Release dateMay 3, 2016
    ISBN9780718083342
    Author

    Kenneth Bae

    Kenneth Bae was born in Seoul, Korea on August 1, 1968. His family immigrated to the United States in 1985. Kenneth went to high school in California and attended the University of Oregon and Covenant Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. He held multiple jobs in sales and marketing until he moved to China in 2006. After years of managing his cultural-exchange business and missionary work, he transitioned into travel and tourism industry in 2010 planning trips for the DPRK (North Korea). Kenneth had a passion to introduce westerners to the untainted beauty of the landscape and people of North Korea and was excited to contribute to their economic development. He is a licensed preacher in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), an ordained Southern Baptist pastor, and has been working with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) since 2005. Kenneth is a husband and a father of three children, ages eighteen to twenty-five.

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    • 5/5
      I really loved this book. Kenneth is a true testement of being a Christian in all circumstances. His determination and strength is inspiring. His kindness and heart is what this world needs to be a better place. I'm so glad I came across his story.
    • 5/5
      Such a captivating story & interesting look into the thought process of the North Korean Government & People.
    • 5/5
      Excellent book! This preacher came to my church in South Korea! Truly inspiring!
    • 5/5
      A missionary from the USA is imprisoned in North Korea for 2 years. He used this time to praise God and be an example of Christ to his captors. An inside look into North Korea and one man's incredible faith.
    • 5/5
      The timing of my reading this book is eery. Just yesterday, Otto Warmbier, a young student who had been held in North Korea as a prisoner, passed away. His death is a tragic reminder of the brutal North Korean government. Kenneth Bae's story might have had the same tragic ending had God not intervened.Not Forgotten is the autobiography of Kenneth Bae, an American missionary who was imprisoned for over two years by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). His arrest and imprisonment came as he led a group of prayer warriors into the nation. What Bae endured is frightening. I think about my trips overseas. How would I respond if I was separated from my family for two Christmases? For multiple birthdays? Through health crisis after health crisis? In a labor camp that berated me daily with propaganda? Kenneth Bae's story is one of amazing courage, unbelievable faith, and the power of God. At every turn, God shapes Bae's heart for His greater glory. I devoured this book over two short days. I could barely put it down. Kenneth Bae, though relatively unknown, deserves to be held up as a modern day hero in ecclesiastical circles. This book would be a great read for just about anyone. I highly recommend it!