Book Signing Event

 

Notice: Book Signing Event

 

Won Chang, a resident of the Village, will be signing copies of his latest book, Destiny of a Running Horse, at Clubhouse # 7 on Monday, August 22, from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Korean rice cakes and refreshments will be provided, and a donation of $10.00 or more to the Korean-American Club is suggested to receive a copy of his book.

 

Destiny of a Running Horse is the story of a Korean-American journalism professor, whose destiny came under the sign of the “running horse.” It seeks to examine that destiny and takes a fond look back at the things he did to accomplish his goals along the way.

 

Won Chang tells his readers, “My career was centered on the teaching of journalism at the University of Missouri. I was honored to be awarded the O.O. McIntire Distinguished Chair Professorship and worked as a department chair, director of the Stephenson Research Center, and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research. I supervised thirty-three doctoral dissertations, wrote sixteen books, spearheaded the use of word processing in printing newspapers, helped establish and modernize newspapers in Asia, and motivated young journalists all over the world.”

 

“Now, as a retiree, I’ve settled in a California retirement community called Laguna Woods Village. My destiny, however, still keeps me running. I travel the world and search for renewed meaning in my life after retirement. I’ve also been searching for wisdom by reading many books and enjoying the natural wonders of the mountains and beaches and practicing my favorite sports, golf and fishing.”

 

“The biggest realization of my retirement life is that my own existence was only a tiny particle of the universe and that the real value of my life is found in my wife, family, and friends. They’ve all helped me reach the point where I am now, and having them in my life is far greater than anything I could own or possess. I have a strong determination to continue working for them. That belated realization provides me the answer to the question: What meaning does life hold for me now?”

 

For more information on the book signing, call Won Chang (949-636-8865) or email him at changw@missouri.edu.