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This nonfiction story tells of a young Korean girl born into an educator and landowner’s family during the Japanese Occupation—and who learned to survive as a ten-year old Korean Conflict prisoner of war.Her intriguing story takes you to three continents, and tells of danger, isolation, loneliness, love, rejection, and the worst of all wars—family members caught up in the current drug culture. The story is filled with the beauty and history of Korea, its people and their customs, their daily struggles, and the hardships they endured during the Korean Conflict. Journey with her through tears and laughter as you watch her life unfold.Hea Gin Lee, the youngest child and only daughter in a well-known South Korean family of four children was born on Sunday, September 1, 1940. The fact that she survived the conflict and tragedy surrounding her parents’ lives following her birth is nothing less than a miracle. She says, “I owe my survival, in large part, to the love and care of my oldest brother.” As she explains it, “The details of my early life, and especially of my extended family members are what I believe to be a true account from bits and pieces of information I learned by asking questions of family members, neighbors, and workers around my Korean home.”The compassion and love of her godly grandmother gave her the desire to offer security and love to others. She learned that when the hard times come—or just during the daily events of life—a Scripture verse helps to ease the burden and bring comfort to the soul. (At the beginning of each chapter in this book, a relevant verse is used to provide inspiration.)She says, “Without the kindness and direction from Grandmother, I don’t know where my determined personality and temper would have taken me, but I soon learned that in the midst of suffering, hard times, and abuse, I could find a way to live life fully and to look for the beauty and greatness in others.”There were times during her childhood when she survived on just a few grains of rice—yet she was always willing to share what she had. This generosity was especially true when, as a 10-year-old escaped prisoner, she willingly gave her last bit of rice to a stranger as a grateful expression for his help. You will feel her gratitude when she tells of an angel who comes at midnight to carry her across the Han River.Read her intriguing story of danger, isolation, loneliness, love, rejection, and the worst aspect of all wars— family members caught in the American drug and alcohol culture—and you will find yourself falling in love with a determined woman whose spirit relies deeply on her God.May her candid and heart-warming story inspire you to face your own life struggles with similar faith and determination. —Eileen Wilmoth, writer