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고등학교 시절 전 가족이 이민하여 50년 넘게 미국에 거주해 온 은퇴 변호사인 저자가, 미국 최고 학군으로 손꼽히는 버지니아주 페어팩스 카운티에서 6선 교육위원으로 활동하며 겪은 경험과 삶의 이야기들을 담았다.

2020년에 출간한 『스카이캐슬 교육위원 이야기』와 2021년의 영문본인 『Hamburger Coke』에 이어 교육과 가족, 미국 사회에 대한 통찰을 담아낸 이 책은, 비단 미국에 국한되지 않고 세계 어디에서든 공감할 수 있고, 한 번쯤 생각해 볼 만한 주제들을 다루고 있다.

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지은이 : 문일룡
PersonalBorn in 1957 in Seoul, Korea;Immigrated to the U.S. in 1974.EducationT.C. Williams Senior High School, 1977.B.A., Harvard University, 1981.Mandarin Training Center, National Taiwan Normal University, 1979-80.J.D., William and Mary Law School, 1984.ProfessionalRetired from law practice in 2024.Public & Community ServiceMember, Fairfax County School Board (1995-1999 ; 2004-2019;2024 -Present); Chairman, 2006 and 2012-2014.Commissioner, Fairfax County Planning Commission (2000–2003).Annandale Rotary Club (1998-Present).Advisor, NAKS-Washington Association for Korean Schools.Former Memberships: Trustee, Montessori School of Northern Virginia (1994-1995); Director, American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras (2000-2010); Virginia Governor Kaine’s Urban Policy Task Force (2007-2009); Director, EduTutor of Virginia; Executive Committee, Fairfax County Police Chief’s Diversity Council; Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Fairfax County; Fairfax-Falls Church Regional Council, United Way; Congregational Health Partnership Advisory Committee, Inova Health System; irginia State Advisory Committee, U.S. Civil Rights Commission.AwardsMoran Medal, Order of Civil Merit, from Korean Government (2020).Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Fairfax, Virginia, named ‘Ilryong Moon Gymnasium’ (2021).Outstanding Washingtonian Award by Potomac Forum (2022).Regional Leadership Award by Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University (2024).PublicationsSky Castle School Board Member Stories (2020); Hamburger Coke (2021); Skyhill School Board Member Stories (2025)

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Opening Notes

Chapter 1 Life Journey
Introduction
Old Letters
Sorting Through Old Books
Visit to Taiwan
Kim Yong, Lee Hong-Ryeol, and I
Finding an Old Benefactor
Clothes Alterations
Snowstorm Story
Go (Baduk)
AlphaGo–Lee Sedol Challenge Match
0.3-Second Rule
Respect for Rules
Greed and Hatred
Design Defect
Understanding Differences
Comedy Club
Reflecting on Thanksgiving

Chapter 2 Immigration Life
Introduction
The Reverend Jae Hoon Park
A Seat at the Table
Meeting My 40-Year Juniors
Teaching Our Roots
Senior Citizen Student
Ramadan Dinner

Chapter 3 Education Stories
Introduction
Ladder of Social Mobility
College Acceptance Notifications
Hail Mary
Back-to-School Night
Role of Principal
New Year’s Day’s Bows
Time I Felt Freest
Artificial Intelligence
Politics of School Superintendents
Anonymous Voting
Funny Guy
Episode from a Visit to Korea
Teacher Recruitment from Korea

Chapter 4 American Society
Introduction
Culture Shock
Parenting
Free Rider
Presidency
Studying Languages
Father and Son McElveens
Mature Split
Buying a Meal
Drinking with Meals
Mother of the Annandale Rotary Club

Chapter 5 Relationship with Father
Introduction
Father
Father’s Counterattack
Sending Off Father
Words I Never Said to My Father
Life

Chapter 6 Relationship with Children
Introduction
Between Father and Son
When Children Make Mistakes
Conversation with My Younger Son
Ring Story
Running on Crutches
Feedback from Son
What is More Important?
Compared to TV
Santa’s Gift
Parent’s Growing Pains
Conditions for Marriage

Chapter 7 Food Stories
Introduction
Acorn Jello
Popcorn
Cold Water
Pizza and Bagels
Egg Foo Young
Ramen
Ice Cream

Closing Notes
Author and Illustrator
Illustrator’s Notes
Author’s Other Publications

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