Born on Jeju Island, Ann McCoy learned early to be fearless—running barefoot across lava rocks, exploring tide pools, and listening to the stories of resilient women who survived the sea’s dangers.

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Her life would test her courage again: the loss of a brother, immigration fraud, and a harrowing encounter with domestic violence. Yet Ann rose from every challenge, raising four children while pursuing her dreams of education, career, and purpose.

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Becoming Ann McCoy is a memoir of survival, resilience, and rebirth. It is the story of a woman who refused to be defined by circumstance and built a life of grace and hope, helping others navigate the journey she once dreamed of herself. A story of courage, determination, and the limitless human spirit.

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