Memoir. Interesting story of early childhood in northern mts. of Korea, outside of Pyeongyang. Charming though narrow point of view tells of travels and dreams of America, then his arrival. He soldiered in WWI, struggled for an education, made connections with generous Christian friends, and worked toward US citizenship, many times denied and ultimately gained. Dated, but notable for being the first KA memoir. Younghill Kang’s East Goes West is the more literary and compelling version of this story and setting.
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