Songsaengnim: A Korea Diary

About the Book

It is March of 1997, and Roland Axam lost, out of his element, and in a new world. As his plane begins its final approach to Kimp’o International Airport in Seoul, South Korea, Roland realizes his life is about to change forever—again.

Roland has already survived a devastating, life-altering tragedy back home in Ottawa, Canada; he knows that what he needs most now is a clean slate. As he arrives in Chŏnju, South Korea, where he plans to teach English and leave his past behind, Roland abandons all that is familiar for the unknown. He immerses himself in a vastly different culture, where communication is difficult and his need to belong brings challenges. But despite the distractions of a bustling city thousands of miles from everything he knows, Roland is still haunted by anger, guilt, and demons that he attempts to drown in alcohol.

In this compelling tale, one man travels across an ocean to begin an unforgettable journey of self-discovery that eventually leads him to realize love, forgiveness, healing, and another new beginning.

About the Author

Ross Brown moved in 1997 from Ottawa, Canada to South Korea, where he taught English for two years. After he returned to Canada in 1999, he began working as a technical writer. He is also the author of a blog titled The Brown Knowser.