Girl with Black Makeup (CJL's fundraiser)

Here's a translation of what North Korean refugee Sharon Jang wrote on her Social media announcing the forthcoming publication of her memoir published by FSI Publishing.

"Just a while ago, it was so difficult to write even a line or two 😭😭
Now, my book has been completed like this 📚 and soon can be read~
The story I wrote down like a diary wasn't necessarily to help someone else but rather to heal my own traumas...

If by chance, someone living a life similar to mine happens to read this book, I hope it becomes a source of comfort for them~

I believe there's no such thing as an easy life.
But as long as we don't give up and live each day, I think there will be a better tomorrow than today~

I think I've had these thoughts a lot~ 😂😂😂

"This too shall pass."
"A better tomorrow will come than today."
"I'll keep going even if the 🐕 barks."

Bravo to you for getting through another day today~"

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I am Casey Lartigue, chairman of Freedom Speakers International.

Sharon Jang began her escape from North Korea in 2011 and arrived in South Korea in 2012. In early 2015, she reached out to me expressing her desire to learn English. That marked the beginning of a beautiful partnership with Freedom Speakers International (FSI). Over the years, Sharon has been an English language student and Keynote Speaker sharing her story, and has also grown within the organization, starting as a part-time staff assistant and rising to the role of accountant.

As we celebrate Sharon's nine years with FSI and get prepared to celebrate our 10th year together, we are filled with gratitude for the shared experiences and the impact she has had on our organization. She is now taking on a new role as our third North Korean Refugee Author Fellow.

Operating within the highly politicized field of North Korea, FSI recognizes the need for careful communication and interaction with North Korean refugees. Things are more sensitive for an American like myself who is known in this field. Cultural differences, potential misunderstandings, varying perspectives, and memories of propaganda from the North Korean government can create tensions and challenges when engaging with North Korean refugees.

In the nine years of our partnership with Sharon, we have never encountered a single problem. Our communication has always been open and honest, fostering a level of trust that is truly inspiring. Even when there have been issues to talk out, we have done so in a mature and respectful way.

Sharon's e-book will soon be available through Amazon so please purchase it there.

If you donate and/or fundraise to help FSI cover publication and marketing costs, then as a thank-you we will include your name in the paperback version of the book.

Sharon's Supporters:
Donation: $10 - $50
Recognition in the "Supporters" section of the paperback version.
A digital thank-you card from Sharon.

Sharon's Patrons:
Donation: $51 - $100
Inclusion in the "Patrons" section of the paperback version.
A personalized video message from Sharon expressing gratitude.

Sharon's Champions:
Donation: $101 - $250
Listed in the "Champions" section of the paperback version.
A signed copy of the paperback book with a personalized note from Sharon.

Sharon's Heroes:
Donation: $251 - $500
Honored in the "Heroes" section of the paperback version.
Invitation to a virtual Q&A session with Sharon.

Sharon's Angels:
Donation: $501 - $1,000
Recognized as "Angels" in a special section of the paperback version.
Exclusive access to a private webinar with Sharon.

Sharon's Visionaries:
Donation: $1,001 and above
Acknowledged as "Visionaries" in a dedicated section of the paperback version.
Personalized virtual meet-and-greet session with Sharon.
Invitation to all FSI events featuring Sharon.

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If you set up a fundraiser and would like the names of your donors to be Included then contact Casey Lartigue. Please be read to share screenshots of donation amounts. You may set up a fundraiser here. https://donate.lovefsi.com/fundraisers, via the lovefsi.org website. Please check this fundraiser for the latest updates.

Freedom Speakers International (FSI) will soon be releasing two books by North Korean refugee Author Fellows.

Eunseo Jang's book The Girl with Black Makeup. is scheduled to be released as an e-book via Amazon on March 31 US ET.

Your support will help FSI:

* market Ms. Jang's memoir.

* cover some of the production costs.

* get your name in the paperback version to be released during the summer.

Please donate monthly here to support the marketing of the book or make a one-time donation. Please read about Eunseo and her forthcoming memoir at the fundraiser set up by FSI co-founder Casey Lartigue.