A Rose in a Ditch
A Rose in a Ditch by Julie Henning is a memoir that chronicles the life of Goo Sooni, a mixed-race girl navigating the challenges of post-war South Korea. Independently published on November 6, 2019, this edition spans 170 pages and is presented in English. The narrative explores themes of survival, love, and resilience as Sooni transforms into Julie, reflecting on her journey from poverty and discrimination to a new life in America.
Readers will find a poignant account of Divine Care and the influence of two maternal figures, Nobel Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck and Jean Price, who played significant roles in Julie’s upbringing. The memoir delves into the complexities of identity and belonging, offering insights into the struggles faced by those in similar circumstances. A Rose in a Ditch provides a heartfelt perspective on personal growth and the enduring impact of love and support in overcoming adversity.
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From an alley in Korea to the green hills of Bucks County, this is an Ameriasian girl’s story of Divine Care through poverty to life in America. Post-war South Korea was a lonely place for Goo Sooni, a mixed-race girl determined to survive poverty, starvation and discrimination and make her loving mother proud of her. Sooni became Julie. And, although her birth mother, Jung Song Ja, never lived to see the beautiful rose Julie became, two other mothers – Nobel Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck and Jean Price – raised Julie to stand tall where God planted her. This amazing story of God’s endless love and grace, A Rose in a Ditch, is a memoir written by Julie Henning who was raised as Pearl Buck’s daughter.
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