Action Taker

The journey from a life of poverty in South Korea to managing six business enterprises and three nonprofit organizations in the United States is one that cannot be traced on a map. But it can be found in the heart of the man still living it.

John Junghun Chang shares his struggles and successes on the long road to realizing his American Dream in the poignant and inspirational autobiography, "Action Taker." More than a compelling narrative, Chang's story is a handbook for success in a world wrought with competition and seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

The book describes Chang's challenges as a Korean immigrant, when his company's US branch lays him off, leaving him jobless, with no way to provide for his wife and two children, in a country where he barely speaks the language. This period of working low-paying jobs to scrape together a living marks the beginning of his descent toward his life's lowest point, when he must give up or take action.

Today, "Action Taker" is Chang's nickname, and that is his message to the world. A fierce dedication to taking action can overcome any obstacle and set a person on the path toward turning dreams into realities.