The Korean book of happiness

The Korean Book of Happiness invites you to explore a charming culture and learn the Korean way to live a fuller and happier life.

In this intelligent and captivating book, Zitwer shares what she has learned from this fascinating country: a diverse and global cultural and industrial giant with a special devotion to the ancient philosophies of han, heung, and jeong (endurance, joy, and the art of to give).

We follow Zitwer as she travels from the bustling capital of Seoul to a meeting with Buddhist nuns in the mountains, from the strange theme park in the Demilitarized Zone to the tropical island of Jeju, the birthplace of the haenyeo, the super-elderly women who command the respect of all. She shares with us funny stories of her cultural blunders, travel tips and local recipes, as well as magical moments of understanding and connection.

“A monk invited me to drink tea, along with an interpreter. I confided in him how stressful my life had been over the past year since my husband had undergone a complicated surgery. I started to cry. The monk wasted no time. Before he heard my translated words, he changed the subject. "Now we are happy," he said softly. In other words: I was wasting precious moments of the present carrying the stress of the past. Everything was perspective."

Translation: Vangelis Giannisis

Pages: 248
Height (cm) & Width (cm): 21 X 14