Running Away and Finding Home: An Abandoned Child's Journey to Hope and Healing

Join us for this remarkable journey of resilience, persistence, and survival as a trauma-impacted, six-year-old boy dares to leave the only home he's ever known. In Soo Park was born during the Korean War facing hardships and trials that far surpass the capability of a small child: born to an alcoholic prostitute, not welcome in his hut of a home, spending nights in trash dumpsters, eating garbage to satisfy the hunger pains in his belly, and finally running away from the crippling chaos. This is a story of hope rising from unimaginable squalor where acts of unselfish kindness from a multitude of individuals positively impacted the life of an abandoned and unwanted child. Persisting throughout the child's journey, was the echoing presence of mercy and grace that allowed this little boy to find a safe place in this suffering world.

This is Tommy Webb's adventure of dedication where a boy transforms into a man using his experiences to advocate and speak out for those who have no voice. Read as he climbs out of the trash, accesses his inner wisdom, and embraces the idea of Value. Share with him the reachable dream of every person being treated like a treasure, feeling valued and respected, while valuing others.

Judge Tommy Webb's story focuses on making a positive impact on individuals and their communities. He has experienced life from a perspective not shared by many people, and from this adversity and personal involvement, he has learned the importance of appreciating and valuing the unique qualities of other people. His goal in every interaction is to be the light that sparks and promotes positive change in our world. Tommy's dynamic message, delivered with his thoughtful sense of humor, is delightfully entertaining and uniquely inspiring. Learn that "You Too Can Make a Difference!"

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Running Away and Finding Home: An Abandoned Child's Journey to Hope and Healing

Join us for this remarkable journey of resilience, persistence, and survival as a trauma-impacted, six-year-old boy dares to leave the only home he's ever known. In Soo Park was born during the Korean War facing hardships and trials that far surpass the capability of a small child: born to an alcoholic prostitute, not welcome in his hut of a home, spending nights in trash dumpsters, eating garbage to satisfy the hunger pains in his belly, and finally running away from the crippling chaos. This is a story of hope rising from unimaginable squalor where acts of unselfish kindness from a multitude of individuals positively impacted the life of an abandoned and unwanted child. Persisting throughout the child's journey, was the echoing presence of mercy and grace that allowed this little boy to find a safe place in this suffering world.

This is Tommy Webb's adventure of dedication where a boy transforms into a man using his experiences to advocate and speak out for those who have no voice. Read as he climbs out of the trash, accesses his inner wisdom, and embraces the idea of Value. Share with him the reachable dream of every person being treated like a treasure, feeling valued and respected, while valuing others.

Judge Tommy Webb's story focuses on making a positive impact on individuals and their communities. He has experienced life from a perspective not shared by many people, and from this adversity and personal involvement, he has learned the importance of appreciating and valuing the unique qualities of other people. His goal in every interaction is to be the light that sparks and promotes positive change in our world. Tommy's dynamic message, delivered with his thoughtful sense of humor, is delightfully entertaining and uniquely inspiring. Learn that "You Too Can Make a Difference!"

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Running Away and Finding Home: An Abandoned Child's Journey to Hope and Healing

Running Away and Finding Home: An Abandoned Child's Journey to Hope and Healing

Running Away and Finding Home: An Abandoned Child's Journey to Hope and Healing

Running Away and Finding Home: An Abandoned Child's Journey to Hope and Healing

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Join us for this remarkable journey of resilience, persistence, and survival as a trauma-impacted, six-year-old boy dares to leave the only home he's ever known. In Soo Park was born during the Korean War facing hardships and trials that far surpass the capability of a small child: born to an alcoholic prostitute, not welcome in his hut of a home, spending nights in trash dumpsters, eating garbage to satisfy the hunger pains in his belly, and finally running away from the crippling chaos. This is a story of hope rising from unimaginable squalor where acts of unselfish kindness from a multitude of individuals positively impacted the life of an abandoned and unwanted child. Persisting throughout the child's journey, was the echoing presence of mercy and grace that allowed this little boy to find a safe place in this suffering world.

This is Tommy Webb's adventure of dedication where a boy transforms into a man using his experiences to advocate and speak out for those who have no voice. Read as he climbs out of the trash, accesses his inner wisdom, and embraces the idea of Value. Share with him the reachable dream of every person being treated like a treasure, feeling valued and respected, while valuing others.

Judge Tommy Webb's story focuses on making a positive impact on individuals and their communities. He has experienced life from a perspective not shared by many people, and from this adversity and personal involvement, he has learned the importance of appreciating and valuing the unique qualities of other people. His goal in every interaction is to be the light that sparks and promotes positive change in our world. Tommy's dynamic message, delivered with his thoughtful sense of humor, is delightfully entertaining and uniquely inspiring. Learn that "You Too Can Make a Difference!"


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781640858718
Publisher: Author Academy Elite
Publication date: 10/15/2019
Pages: 128
Product dimensions: 5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.30(d)

Table of Contents

Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

Chapter One Injured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

The Day Roy’s World Exploded

Chapter Two Neglected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

The Day I Decided to Run Away

Chapter Three Survived . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

My Safe Haven

Chapter Four Rescued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

A New Name and a New Family

Chapter Five Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

I Found My Home

Chapter Six Moved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Developing New Roots

Chapter Seven Overwhelmed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Turbulent Teen Years

Chapter Eight Faithful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

My Family and Career

Chapter Nine Called . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

From Prodigal to Pastor

Chapter Ten Valued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

The Most Important Lesson

Chapter Eleven Appointed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Non-Attorney Judge’s Reflections

of Making a Difference

Chapter Twelve Destined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Making a Difference

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