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Highlights
- Orphaned at birth in South Korea, challenged with medical and developmental complications, and unadopted by age three, Min Soo's hope of finding a home seems lost.But God chooses a family on the other side of the world who opens their home to this whirlwind of a child.
- Author(s): Min Soo Kim
- 260 Pages
- Biography + Autobiography, Personal Memoirs
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About the Book
Min Soo, a Korean orphan with medical and developmental challenges, needs a forever home. All hope seems gone, when miraculously, a family overseas adopts this little whirlwind. Min Soo faces huge obstacles with his biggest battle looming!
Book Synopsis
Orphaned at birth in South Korea, challenged with medical and developmental complications, and unadopted by age three, Min Soo's hope of finding a home seems lost.
But God chooses a family on the other side of the world who opens their home to this whirlwind of a child. Although Min Soo is dearly loved, his constant challenges tax his adoptive parents to the core.
When he's old enough to understand, Min Soo wonders if God has a purpose for "a child in a man's body." He comes to grips with the multiple obstacles he faces-except one. Then a devastating diagnosis hits! How will Min Soo overcome the impossible? Does God still have a purpose for his broken life? And will God grant him the "most desire" of his heart?
Despite his many struggles, Min Soo has accomplished an amazing feat by writing his story. And his unique sense of humor shines throughout the pages of A Home for Min Soo: Putting Together the Pieces of My Life, bringing laughter as he and his family relay his numerous antics. Yet you'll be moved by the deep truths he shares.
Min Soo hopes-through reading his story-you'll discover it's possible to survive insurmountable odds and find purpose in the pieces of your life.
Review Quotes
"This book is amazing! An invitation into this young man's sincere heart. A rollercoaster ride of emotions throughout. In the end, love prevails. I have a new hero." -Rich Kee
"A Home for Min Soo was genuinely a pleasure to read. I felt the presence of God in each aspect of Min's life. His story is easy to read, runs smoothly, and is fully engaging. It's fascinating from beginning to end." -Pamela Hedberg
"Adoption is a beautiful story, and Min's is a God-story. He shows what it's like to have faith that grows through the years and to know God is still watching over him. A must-read for anyone traveling a hard road!" -Deborah Sisk
"Definitely a must read. Min shares how he's able to repeatedly advance through hardships to triumphs, relying on his family and faith in his God." -Ken Flanary
"Seeing God's handiwork throughout Min's life will break your heart and yet cause many periods of laughter. Min's testimony is powerful, captivating, and will have you rooting for him, as well as praying for him. I am honored to be considered his friend."-Sharon Cummins
"A heartwarming, yet at times heart-wrenching journey of a young man with a childlike faith; and a family of relentless love and devotion, always trusting in God's faithfulness. Min's story has a way of leading us to contemplate our own understanding of our trials and heartaches. A truly inspiring read." -Glenn Frontin
"Min's personal story will stir your soul and leave you with a deep sense of gratitude for every precious thing and every person you know and love. I wept, I cheered, and I was so inspired, I am recommending this story to every reader I know!" -Diana L. Flegal