{"product_id":"9781589808904","title":"The Iron Butterfly: Memoir of a Martial Arts Master","description":"\"Master Choon-Ok Harmon is a wonderful role model and an example of true Korean warriors, who possess inner power, character, perseverance, and a never-give-up attitude! She doesn't dwell on the past, yet she learns from it without complaining. Harmon lives a full and balanced life with her husband and daughters for today and tomorrow-that is the key to success . . . in any culture.\"\u003cbr\u003e-Grand Master In Hyuk Suh, Kuk Sa Nim, founder, Kuk Sool Won, and president, World Kuk Sool Association\u003cp\u003e\"You will be mesmerized by this chronicle of a young girl who triumphed over the material world of modern times. With no money and no formal education, she dreams big-and no one can stop her! As the highest-ranking woman master in the traditional martial art of Kuk Sool Won, she is the 'Iron Butterfly,' because she is meek, yet strong-for her inner strength is the key to her no-nonsense approach to life and people. This is a must-read book for young girls who dream big.\"\u003cbr\u003e-Alex Suh, D.C., master instructor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A powerful and cathartic memoir, The Iron Butterfly is a beautifully written account of a family barely surviving in Koje Do Island during the post-Korean War years and their journey to America. It is an unforgettable and unique insight into Korean culture, food, and family that will move your soul.\"\u003cbr\u003e-Helen Tse, author, Sweet Mandarin, finalist for the Portico Prize\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Poignant and often laugh-out-loud funny . . . Choon-Ok's story is proof that 'you can do more than you think you can do!'\"\u003cbr\u003e-Marianne Dyson, award-winning writer\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pelican Publishing Company, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47062458990832,"sku":"9781589808904","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781589808904_p0.jpg?v=1763802146","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781589808904","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}