The Golden Mountain: The Autobiography of a Korean Immigrant, 1895-1960 (Asian American Experience) Easurk Charr University of Illinois Press, 1996             The Unforgotten War: Dust of the Streets16 reviews Thomas Park Clement T.P. Clement, 1998 A TRUE KOREAN ADOPTEES' ACCOUNT DURING THE KOREAN WAR + An Authentic Korean Adoptee Account + Superb, Insightful: a Compelling Read... + the unforgotten war             Chesi's Story: One Boy's Long Journey from War to Peace Link S. White Father & Son Pub, 1995  A sensational autobiography of a preteen Korean boy who survived his country being taken over by Communists, the destruction of home and family, his liberation and adoption as company mascot by the Americans who saved him. This story is a testament of the basic human will to survive in war and an overdue tribute to the American servicemen who served in the Korean War.             Ten Thousand Sorrows108 reviews Elizabeth Kim Bantam Books, 2002 an emotionally stirring memoir with value + A Child Lost + Audiobook: well considered + a piece of work that comes from the heart             The Language of Blood22 reviews Jane Jeong Trenka Graywolf Press, 2005 A great book + not perfect but very worth reading for anyone connected to adoption + Chaotic, But Lovely Story There were two negative reviews for this book (the third is a repeat and is unfair). Frankly neither of them show any kind of knowledge bout the psychology of an adoptee. First of all being an adoptee and a Korean national are different. Second being a parent and an adoptee is different. I've ...             In the Absence of Sun: A Korean American Woman's Promise to Reunite Three Lost Generations of Her Family19 reviews Helie Lee Three Rivers Press, 2002 a must read + Fantastic! + Inspirational Piece + powerful eye-opener!             The Dreams of Two Yi-Min (Kolowalu Books) Margaret K. Pai University of Hawaii Press, 1989             Yalu Flows: A Korean Childhood2 reviews Mirok Li Hollym International Corporation, 1987 Beautifully written + another world This book was originally witten in German by Mi-rok Li after he was exiled in Germany to escape persecution from the Japanese for having taken part in student demonstration between 1910 - 1945 Korea. I haven't read it in German but its passages are beautifully written in both English and Korean. ...             September Monkey1 review Induk Pahk Harper & Brothers, 1954 Heartwarming, insightful autobiography of a Korean woman This autobiography takes us from the birth of the author in the early 1900s through her tumultuous life as mirrored in the upheaval that her native country experienced - including two world wars, Japanese occupation, and artificial separation by the USA and USSR with a subsequent peninsular war. ...             The bitter fruit of Kom-Pawi1 review Taiwon Kim Koh Holt Rinehart and Winston, 1967 Rare glimpse of life in Japan-Occupied Korea Written to thank people who helped the author locate and reunite her 3 children with her after the Korean War, the narrative is factual, dry, somewhat religiously proselityzing, but the story is naturally compelling and full of fascinating cultural details for circumstances in Seoul in the years ...             Home Was The Land Of Morning Calm: A Saga Of A Korean-american Family5 reviews K Connie Kang Da Capo Press, 2003 A fascinating work-monumental in scope + inspiring and insightful + A very well written journey + Superbly written bio that also educates us about Korean Hist             The Three Day Promise: A Korean Soldier's Memoir2 reviews Donald K. Chung Father and Son Publishing, 1989 Excellent! + Touching Story about his life during & after the Korean War I found this book very readable and exciting. A true story presenting his journey from humble roots in North Korea to being a doctor in the US. Anyone looking for real insight into what the Communist North is like must read this book.             So Far from the Bamboo Grove86 reviews Yoko Kawashima Watkins HarperTrophy, 1994 An inspiring and thought provoking story. . . + i liked it + Compelling Japanese viewpoint of Pacific War and Korean Occupation So Far From the Bamboo Grove was a mesmerizing memoir that dedicates the strong bond and love within a family. When reading this book, I thought that the horror and reality in the main character's (Yoko) words were shocking. It was interesting not only to read the effect of war on an innocent ...             Still Life With Rice49 reviews Helie Lee Scribner, 1997 Incredible! + Amazing! + Great summer reading + I love Good Books             Quiet Odyssey: A Pioneer Korean Woman in America4 reviews Mary Paik Lee University of Washington Press, 1990 Historical significance cannot be stressed enough! Read it! + Excellent + GIves perspective on the lives we lead + One of the best ethnic study books I've ever read             Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea33 reviews Guy Delisle Drawn and Quarterly, 2005 Guy Delisle is the man + A rare and well crafted glimpse into a secret world + Good but not genius + interesting book + A Cartoonist Infiltrates the Axis of Evil             East to America: Korean American Life Stories4 reviews Elaine H. Kim, Eui-Young Yu New Press, 1997 Fascinating and Educational + Oral History is good + A very informative and fun book. + An excellent book for understanding modern Korean Americans             Forever Alien: A Korean Memoir, 1930-19511 review Sunny Che McFarland & Company, 2005 Memoir of Japan-Occupied Korea Interspersed with historical information that feels forced and dry, this is a memoir of a young Korean girl and her family growing up in Japan during Japan's Occupation of Korea. They face racial prejudice, poverty, death of mother, improved life when father becomes acupuncturist, evil stepmother, ...             One thousand chestnut trees: a novel of korea20 reviews Mira Stout Riverhead Trade, 1999 A Different Voice Is Heard + somewhat disappointing + A heartfelt journey + A must-read for Korean-Americans. + A must-read for Korean-Americans.             Chesi's Story: One Boy's Long Journey from War to Peace Link S. White Father & Son Pub, 1995  A sensational autobiography of a preteen Korean boy who survived his country being taken over by Communists, the destruction of home and family, his liberation and adoption as company mascot by the Americans who saved him. This story is a testament of the basic human will to survive in war and an overdue tribute to the American servicemen who served in the Korean War.