His mom called him a “miracle baby, ” with a good reason. He saved her entire family during World War II. This story portrays his childhood during World War II and the Korean War and life-changing events as he grew up. He came to the United States as an aspiring student with hopes and dreams. Life was far different from his dream. He often feels alone, like a man without a country, living in the past. The author hopes that his unique life experience resonates with many people, especially foreign students and immigrants who came to this country hoping to pursue their dreams.
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The author was born in China to Korean parents during World War II and spent his childhood and adolescence in Korea. His early childhood was marred by the Korean War. He went through some difficult periods as he grew up, unequipped to deal with the social ills pervasive in the country. He came to the US in 1970 as a student. He received a master’s degree at the University of Alaska in 1972 and a Ph D at the University of Florida in 1976. He worked for several consulting firms before he settled down in Charlotte, North Carolina. He retired in 2006 after working for Duke Energy for twenty-five years. He then started his own consulting firm, providing technical services mostly to Duke Energy. He lives with his wife in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina. He has two grown children.
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