The Bulletproof Missionary

Shang Ik Moon's journey from North Korea to America (Mission Nation Publishing, Book 4)

By: Keriz Rosado

Narrated by: Sean Slater

This is a story of war and redemption, of hunger and destruction, the kindness of an Army Chaplain during the Korean War. It is the story of a Korean orphan: from scratching for food on garbage heaps, to becoming a renowned professor at Concordia University in southern California.

Professor Shang Ik Moon was born in North Korea and lived there through WWII. After the war, his father arranged a clandestine escape, deep in the night, through many dangers, to reach South Korea. It was not long after that the Korean War began. He lost, or thought he lost, his whole family. A young teenager with nothing, an Army chaplain pulled him from hunger and homelessness to be a translator, even though he had to teach the Korean boy English.

Shang Ik was baptized and confirmed by the chaplain, and the chaplain gave him a vision for going to America to prepare to return to Korea as a missionary. That was not to happen. What did happen was more incredible. The love of God plucked a boy from a brutal corner of the world and redeemed him for a life of loving service.

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Fascinating Survival Story

Fascinating story of a boy who survived much turmoil in his life including war. This also gives a civilian's historical perspective of the Korean War.

A Most Inspiring Autobiography

I love true stories of people who faced and overcame great challenges. The story of Shang Ik captivated my attention from the very beginning. I always wondered what Korean people went through during the Korean War. Shang Ik's personal story gave me a much greater understanding of the ravages of that war on the Korean people. I was especially impressed by Shang Ik's deep concern for other people, from the most difficult days and nights in Korea to his experiences in the US. God had truly saved his life for a most important mission of equipping Korean and American students for ministry to others in the name of Jesus. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the story of a man who never gave up on himself and others, who was protected and guided by God every step of the long and difficult road in his life.

A story of Inspiration, Faith & God

I am a big fan of WWII historical books and was intrigued to venture into the Korean War era. The author has a great ability to take us through Shang Ik’s journey from a ten year old Korean boy escaping to Seoul, overcoming the loss of of loved ones. He met an army Chaplain who mentored him and gave him the vision to go to America to become a Missionary. A truly inspiring book. Excellent narration

A story of resilience and purpose.

This was a harrowing story of war and struggle through much of the book. But it doesn’t end there! The hope of Christ and the redemption He offers was made manifest through the kindness and mercy of a military chaplain who helped to turn the direction of circumstances.

Worth the read

This is a can’t put it down book. Definitely worth the read and God’s mercy and grace is so obvious!