Join us for this remarkable journey of resilience, persistence, and survival as a trauma-impacted, six-year-old boy dares to leave the only home he’s ever known. In Soo Park was born during the Korean War facing hardships and trials that far surpass the capability of a small child: born to an alcoholic prostitute, not welcome in his hut of a home, spending nights in trash dumpsters, eating garbage to satisfy the hunger pains in his belly, and finally running away from the crippling chaos. This is a story of hope rising from unimaginable squalor where acts of unselfish kindness from a multitude of individuals positively impacted the life of an abandoned and unwanted child. Persisting throughout the child’s journey, was the echoing presence of mercy and grace that allowed this little boy to find a safe place in this suffering world.
This is Tommy Webb’s adventure of dedication where a boy transforms into a man using his experiences to advocate and speak out for those who have no voice. Read as he climbs out of the trash, accesses his inner wisdom, and embraces the idea of Value. Share with him the reachable dream of every person being treated like a treasure, feeling valued and respected, while valuing others.
Judge Tommy Webb’s story focuses on making a positive impact on individuals and their communities. He has experienced life from a perspective not shared by many people, and from this adversity and personal involvement, he has learned the importance of appreciating and valuing the unique qualities of other people. His goal in every interaction is to be the light that sparks and promotes positive change in our world. Tommy’s dynamic message, delivered with his thoughtful sense of humor, is delightfully entertaining and uniquely inspiring. Learn that “You Too Can Make a Difference!”
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Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Chapter One Injured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The Day Roy’s World Exploded
Chapter Two Neglected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
The Day I Decided to Run Away
Chapter Three Survived . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
My Safe Haven
Chapter Four Rescued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
A New Name and a New Family
Chapter Five Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
I Found My Home
Chapter Six Moved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Developing New Roots
Chapter Seven Overwhelmed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Turbulent Teen Years
Chapter Eight Faithful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
My Family and Career
Chapter Nine Called . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
From Prodigal to Pastor
Chapter Ten Valued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
The Most Important Lesson
Chapter Eleven Appointed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Non-Attorney Judge’s Reflections
of Making a Difference
Chapter Twelve Destined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Making a Difference
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