Reviews for Prospects for North Korea's Survival, Vol. 323

The average rating for Prospects for North Korea's Survival, Vol. 323 based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2013-08-19 00:00:00 Sadf Asdf I'm so glad that Mr. Kaguri happened to walk into my store when I was around. I'm so glad he asked to sign stock, and I'm so glad I had some for him to sign. I'm so glad I read his book the very next day, and I'm so glad he promised to swing through my store again next week on his return. Everything about this book, this man, this story, makes me glad. I always feel a little bit split on books like this -- here's a man who's accomplished an enormous amount of make-this-world-a-better-place, almost fairytale success in bringing education, clean water, health, and hope to a very desperate community. He worked hard, persevered, and achieved. At the same time, he's still working, still fundraising, and this book exists not just because he has a great story to tell, but because he's got more work to do and needs more money to do it. This book is a fundraiser. But how can I knock it, when I believe in what he's doing? I get a kind of icky feeling when I realize a book is not just a book, but is attempting to coerce me towards doing something. But, oh the conflict, I should be doing something, and you should, too. And his story really is worth knowing, even if you don't do a damn thing. I have nothing but the utmost respect for people who can dedicate their lives to the betterment of others, and I pile on more respect when they can write about that experience with skill and tenderness. Of course he needs donations to make the improvements he desires; of course the book is there to thresh out those who might donate. If you're looking for a way to throw some good out into the world, this is a trustworthy, effective direction to throw it. It's also important reading for any citizen of the world.

Review # 2 was written on 2018-01-30 00:00:00 Paul Moccia What an inspirational story about the difference one person can make in a community. I really enjoyed this book about a Ugandan graduate student in the US who takes it upon himself to build a school for orphans in his rural Ugandan community.