PREFACE A memoirist tells a story from his life and experience before, during, and after the war. The book title is named after its principal character’s family haven, AGSAM, during World War II. The book combines specifically moral value and virtue with oriental folklore and western influence in a fascinating narration. The skillfully constructed story itself provides insights into the faith and sacrifices of the author. With the expressed interest of bringing history to the eyes of those who lived it, the author showcases special events and the work of his heroes to fruition. The footprints that ran across trials and tribulations have reached victorious destinations that formed the landscape that shaped the life of this World War II Survivor. There is a historical nucleus around, which the story was composed; this inclusion has complemented to the unfolding of the moral lesson and values that this book attempts to tell. It’s about many events behind in time and dreams beyond. This memoir means not only learning about the cultural passion of the past, but by knowing what was learned to find life beyond dreams. Relevant Bible quotations added spiritual touch proclaiming God’s unmerited favor of grace that inspired and guided his family. The author hopes that the message of this memoir shines before generations and glorify Almighty God. Thus, as a caterpillar that was once in a cocoon broke loose in a miraculous transformation into a butterfly to find amazing landscape, this author went outside the box and worked through his weakness to get strength with his plans entrusted to God. “He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.” PSALM 23:2-3 This book has the landscape that shaped my life.

2. PREFACE
A memoirist tells a story from his life and experience before, during, and after the war. The book
title is named after its principal character’s family haven, AGSAM, during World War II. The
book combines specifically moral value and virtue with oriental folklore and western influence
in a fascinating narration. The skillfully constructed story itself provides insights into the faith
and sacrifices of the author.
With the expressed interest of bringing history to the eyes of those who lived it, the author
showcases special events and the work of his heroes to fruition. The footprints that ran across
trials and tribulations have reached victorious destinations that formed the landscape that shaped
the life of this World War II Survivor. There is a historical nucleus around, which the story was
composed; this inclusion has complemented to the unfolding of the moral lesson and values that
this book attempts to tell.
It’s about many events behind in time and dreams beyond. This memoir means not only
learning about the cultural passion of the past, but by knowing what was learned to find life
beyond dreams.
Relevant Bible quotations added spiritual touch proclaiming God’s unmerited favor of grace
that inspired and guided his family. The author hopes that the message of this memoir shines
before generations and glorify Almighty God.
Thus, as a caterpillar that was once in a cocoon broke loose in a miraculous transformation
into a butterfly to find amazing landscape, this author went outside the box and worked through
his weakness to get strength with his plans entrusted to God.

3. “He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of
righteousness for His name’s sake.” PSALM 23:2-3
This book has the landscape that shaped my life.