Won Ho Chang Boeken

The collection features captivating cruising stories from four families residing in Laguna Woods Village, the largest retirement community in the U.S. These narratives explore their adventures across South America, showcasing the unique experiences and cultural encounters they faced while traveling. Through their journeys, the families share personal insights and reflections, highlighting the joy and camaraderie found in exploring new horizons during retirement.

Set against the backdrop of rural Umsong, South Korea, in 1937, the narrative follows Dong Ho Chang's remarkable journey from his humble beginnings to becoming a distinguished professor of journalism at the University of Missouri. The novel explores themes of education, cultural transition, and personal growth, highlighting the challenges and triumphs faced by Chang as he navigates his path from a small town to an esteemed academic career in America.

The author reflects on a lifetime of lessons learned, emphasizing the importance of family and friends in achieving true happiness. Regretting past pursuits of fame and wealth, they share insights on finding joy through hard work and resilience in the face of life's challenges. The narrative reveals a journey of self-discovery, highlighting the value of relationships and the fulfillment that comes from overcoming adversity.

The book chronicles the life of Won Ho Chang, detailing his journey from Korea to the United States as he pursues higher education. After earning a BA in political science in Korea, he worked on a UN project before moving to Oregon for journalism studies. At 28, he completed his BA in Journalism, followed by an MA at USC and a PhD in Mass Communication at the University of Iowa. The narrative highlights his academic achievements and the cultural transition he experienced throughout his educational journey.

I was once told by my grandfather that my life's destiny came under the sign of the ?running horse, ? and that destiny would one day carry me around the world. The Confucian source of that prophecy, The Book of Changes, considered one person's lifespan to be sixty years. I?ve now surpassed that span by more than two decades, but my destiny keeps me running. Now, as a retiree, I?ve settled at Laguna Woods Village, in California, but I will continue to travel the world and search for renewed meaning in my life. What meaning does my life hold for me now? I invite you to join me as I run to explore that question in the pages that follow.