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Somewhere Inside: One Sister's Captivity in North Korea and the Other's Fight to Bring Her Home
Written by Laura Ling and Lisa Ling
Narrated by Laura Ling and Lisa Ling
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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About this audiobook
Somewhere Inside is the electrifying, never-before-told story of Laura Ling's capture by the North Koreans in March 2009, and the efforts of her sister, journalist Lisa Ling, to secure Laura's release by former President Bill Clinton. This riveting true account of the first ever trial of an American citizen in North Korea's highest court carries readers deep inside the world's most secretive nation while it poignantly explores the powerful, inspiring bonds of sisterly love.
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Laura Ling
Laura Ling is host and correspondent for E! Investigates. Previously she was vice president of Current TV's investigative journalism series Vanguard.
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