About the Book
Black Girl from Pyongyang: In Search of My Identity
In 1979, aged only seven, Monica Macias was sent from West Africa to the unfamiliar surroundings of North Korea by her father, the President of Equatorial Guinea, to be educated under the guardianship of his ally, Kim Il Sung.
Within months, her father was executed in a military coup; her mother became unreachable. Effectively orphaned, she and two siblings had to make their life in Pyongyang. At military boarding school, Monica learned to mix with older children, speak fluent Korean and handle weapons on training exercises.
Reaching adulthood, she went in search of her roots. Spending time in Madrid, Malabo, New York, Seoul and finally London, at every step she had to reckon with others' perceptions of her adoptive homeland. Optimistic yet unflinching, Monica’s astonishing and unique story challenges us to see the world through different eyes.
A perfect Oscar-worthy story!
'Monica adeptly navigates the intricate layers of her identity while confronting the stark realities of her existence. This literary journey is nothing short of superb, crafting an unforgettable masterpiece that captivates from start to finish. I found myself utterly immersed, unable to put the book down as it effortlessly ticks all the boxes for what i see as a perfect, Oscar-worthy story'
--- Elsie Nemlin, Film Producer
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