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Book Reviews for Separated at Birth: How North Korea became the Evil Twin

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the Heritage Foundation

"Gordon Cucullu has combined his observation and personal trek through history during some very tumultuous times on the Korean Peninsula into a very informative and captivating book. A must-read for the Korean scholar."

--Gene Hanratty, Senior Consultant Hong Kong Information Center-Atlanta

". . . rich with personal insights and observations beyond what you learn form the media. To better understand the North's desperate economic condition and Kim Jong Il's dangerous aspirations, this book is essential reading."

--Maj. John L. Plaster, USAR (ret), author of Secret Commandos and SOG

"In this fast paced, riveting account of the modern history of the two Koreas, Cucullu gives us an eyewitness to the most pivotal events on the Korean peninsula explaining how South Korea became the 12th largest economy in the world, while North Korea became one of the most feared regimes, a hell on earth for its citizens and a menace to the world. But there is hope, Cucullu concludes with the ways to bring freedom to the North Korean people--without war."

--Suzanne Scholte, President, Defense Forum Fund

"Written with solid research from a soldier-scholar's perspective and sensitive feel for history, this book is very readable and replete with insights on Korean and Japanese culture, particularly as they pertain to current challenges on the Korean Peninsula. It is a 'must read' for all military, diplomatic, and commercial people posted to the Far East."

-- General John Wickham, U.S.A. (retired)
Former Chief of Staff U.S. Army and CINC in Korea

"In the rogue's gallery of terrorist states, North Korea occupies a darkly prominent place. Its membership in the "axis of evil" is richly and dangerously deserved-and did not develop overnight. This book is indispensable to understanding how North Korea became one of the world's worst human rights violators and weapons proliferators-and how we should deal with this rogue, before it's too late."

-Monica Crowley, Ph.D., Fox News Channel, WABC Radio

Gordon Cucullu is a straightforward tough former soldier who knows Korea and writes with clarity and conviction. He does not mince words. The problem on the Korean peninsula is North Korea, a violent failing state. The salvation is the U.S.-South Korean alliance and the vigorous promotion of our values of democracy, human rights, and free market forces. For those who either care deeply about Korea or who want to know more about this fascinating divided country, this book is a must read."

--James Lilley, U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, 1986-1989

"Gordon Cucullu has written the definitive explanation of the reality of the two Koreas. Weaving history and the current situation into a comprehensive context, Gordon makes understandable a subject that is usually made fatally dull by diplomatic double-speak or the blather of academia. This humane yet hard-headed look at one of the world's trouble spots should be required reading for soldiers, statesmen and citizens concern with or interested in world affairs. Read it; you'll enjoy it, and you'll learn something."

Eric L. Haney, Command Sergeant Major, USA (retired)
Author of: Inside Delta Force; The Story of America's Elite Counter-Terrorist Unit