Not Forgotten

The True Story of My Imprisonment in North Korea

By: Kenneth Bae, Mark Tabb

Narrated by: Wayne Campbell

Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

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 18 successful excursions in and out of the country, Ken is suddenly stopped at the border: He inadvertently brought his hard drive, which reveals the true nature of his visits, to customs. He is arrested, brought to Pyongyang for further questioning, and sentenced to 15 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. Listeners 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 listeners of all ages.

©2016 Kenneth Bae (P)2016 Thomas Nelson Publishers

Encouraged for the Glory of God

Kenneth Bae's story is an encouraging confirmation of my own personal prayers. What a joy to know God has a plan and is working all things for His glory in His time.

Great book

I would like to invite you to read this incredible story of inside North Korea and God's live for the ppl.

Very good story.

This was a great story. Unbelievable that it took place just 2-3 yrs ago. It is always good to hear about real stories of people and faith, and what sacrifice looks like.

An Encouraging Account from a Place of Suffering

This book was an encouraging account from Kenneth Bay describing his time in North Korea. What was most remarkable was his candor and depiction of a sanctifying process of surrender to God's will. It is also very clear that he downplayed the level of his suffering. I found this account fascinating encouraging and convicting.

An interesting story with bad narration.

You'll notice a theme with the reviews when it comes to the narration of this book. And they aren't wrong, the narration is pretty epically awful. Specifically it's how the narrator pronounces Korean words such as Pyoungyang. It's incredibly annoying and disappointing but it doesn't ruin the book. It's an interesting story and worth a read.

The Lord is Good!

This is one of those books that you will want to read again and again, especially when one finds themselves in a bind or situation that causes great hardship. As a born again Christian, people ask me questions about God and why, if there is such a being as God does He allow bad things to happen. Through the years, I have gotten better at answering this question, displaying the answer and have been more compassionate with the people who ask, always giving praise even in the hardest of times. There is a line in this book that will stay with me forever, "...Sometimes, you are the only Jesus some people will ever see..." I truly, with all my heart, believe this. But, as Mr. Bae felt low and wondered if he was forgotten about, we all feel this way from time to time. Along with my Bible, this is the book I also plan to turn to when feeling low. I will continue to pray for Mr. Bae's Godly works and for the people of North Korea. 🙏

Food for the soul

This book was an inspiring tale of Kenneth Bae’s time in North Korea but it is more importantly a testament of God’s love and faithfulness.

Kindness Wins. Superb Writing and Narration

Both the writing itself and the narration were superb! The narration is humorous which makes it all the better.

Even though I am not religious and don't agree with some of the religious conclusions that the author draws, I respect his open-mindedness in learning about and understanding the North Korean point of view, one so different from the West that many people fail to even want to try to understand. Kenneth treated everyone as a human being and with kindness, which is a quality we need more in this world. Regardless of the reasons of his actions, whether you are religious, his actions deserve a lot of respect.

This is a much more pleasant book, filled with kindness, to read, than some others such as Suki Kim's embarrassingly narrow-minded book. Skip that one - you won't be sorry - I was sorry I listened to all of it. Get this one.

Great book! so uplifting!

I loved this book very much and will be recommending it to friends and family. There are few places worse than a N Korean prison camp, and Mr. Bae demonstrates how to stay positive and return the evil he faced with goodness and kindness.

A Must Read

A Most Excellent Testimony of God's Grace and Love and Promises kept by A God who Never Break His Promises