My Life in Letters: The Extraordinary Journey of an Ordinary Man from Korea

Kim Kim was born and raised in the Buddhist temple in Korea. At 17 he came to America, not knowing any English. Through perseverance and hard work, he finished high school and later graduated from Middle Tennessee State University. He has owned several businesses while he works at the hospital as a director. Ever since he joined Rotary Club, he has traveled five continents to do good in the world. He received the President's Volunteer Service Award from President Barack Obama, Rotary's highest honor the Service Above Self Award, the Tennessee Hospital Association Meritorious Service Award and many more. He returned to Korea to marry his wife Sue in an arranged marriage. Kim and Sue have one daughter and two sons.