Dove Canyon book club invites Sang for an evening of Korean Kal-Bi (marinated ribs) and Man-du (Korean style pot stickers) on November 3rd, 2011.  The club’s chef, Mark even made Kim-Chee fried rice to accompany the Korean epicure.   Each member of the book club had specific questions to promote a focused discussion.  

Cindy Retoske's Book club in Brentwood, Tennessee. Carol, a member of the book club brought Sang a box of Whitman Sampler. (Chapter 6) It nearly brought tears to Sang's eyes.

Helie Lee, a best selling author introduces Sang

On January 20, 2011, Sang presented her memoir, “Grace Notes” to 50 fellow Orange County alumnae.  She had a wonderful time reconnecting with them.  In the spirit of Troy, Fight On!

Sang at the Trojan Guild

World Cultures at Messiah College

Sang presented her memoir, Grace Notes, at Aughinbaugh Art Gallery at Messiah College on November 12  2010, during International Education Week.  She discussed particular aspects of Korean culture and history. The author also read excerpts from her book.

Mary Connor, President and Program Director introduces Sang Bukaty

I found myself savoring each word, counting pages, afraid the story would end. Ms. Bukaty sets out the chapters in chronological order but each chapter as a separately standing piece.  She chronicles her life’s journey through distinct episodes.  The author allows the reader to feel with her through the dialogue and the gripping description of her emotions.

For someone who shared the same campus, (I went to Ewha Girl’s High School) Sang Bukaty’s honest and detailed description, particularly her incredibly vivid memory as a 5-year old child was so engaging, at times I felt as if I was reading my story.

A reader can only come away feeling the genuine love the author has toward her family and friends, as well as respect toward her past teachers.

(This review was translated into English from Korean)

On March 30th, 2010, Sang spoke to a group of K-12 teachers as part of the Program to Advance Cultural Education at Yale Conference Center in Irvine, California.

Sang, reading an excerpt from a chapter about living as refugees during Korean War

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