{"product_id":"9780615948867","title":"Action Taker","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Junghun Chang shares his struggles and successes on the long road to realizing his American Dream in the poignant and inspirational autobiography, \u003ci\u003eAction Taker\u003c\/i\u003e. More than a compelling narrative, Chang's story is a handbook for success in a world wrought with competition and seemingly insurmountable obstacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday, \u003ci\u003eAction Taker\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VF Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49769453846768,"sku":"9780615948867","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780615948867_p0.jpg?v=1779911302","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780615948867","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}