{"product_id":"the-korean-book-of-happiness-a-journey-across-south-korea-in-pursuit-of-joy-paperback","title":"The Korean Book of Happiness: A Journey Across South Korea in Pursuit of Joy - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBarbara J. Zitwer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn accessible, entertaining foray into a beguiling country through cultural wisdom, travel anecdotes, etiquette and recipes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the very first moment she set foot in South Korea, Barbara Zitwer, literary agent to some of the most celebrated Korean authors, fell head-over-heels in love, rediscovering a vitality for life.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this fascinating book, Zitwer shares all that she has learnt about this vibrant country forged by the philosophies of \u003ci\u003ehan, heung\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ejeong\u003c\/i\u003e: resilience, joy and the art of giving. She takes us from the buzzing capital of Seoul to Buddhist mountain temples, from the bizarre theme park within the Demilitarised Zone to the island of Jeju to meet \u003ci\u003ehaenyeo\u003c\/i\u003e, a remarkable sisterhood of free-divers. Along the way, Zitwer recounts magical moments of understanding and connection, as well as top travel tips and local recipes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Korean Book of Happiness\u003c\/i\u003e invites you to explore a beguiling culture and learn how the Korean way can make your life happier and more fulfilled. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Someone finally writes about Korean happiness! And who better than Barbara Zitwer, our de facto global ambassador for Korean literature, to give the outside world an account of the joyful aspects of Korean life?\" \u003c\/b\u003eAnton Hur \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This eclectic and informative book is equal parts memoir, travelogue, guidebook, and cultural commentary with a bonus of authentic, delicious recipes. Delightfully energetic and upbeat, The Korean Book of Happiness has something for every reader.\" \u003c\/b\u003eHeinz Insu Fenkl, author of\u003ci\u003e Skull Water\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This book is an invitation to adventure into every corner of this wondrous country and find happiness and peace.\" \u003c\/b\u003eJ.M. Lee, best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eBroken Summer\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Investigation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarbara J. Zitwer\u003c\/b\u003e, is an international literary agent and author of the novel, \u003ci\u003eThe J.M. Barrie Ladies' Swimming Society \u003c\/i\u003e(2012). As an agent, she specializes in Korean literature and has launched the international careers of some of the most celebrated, prize-winning Korean authors, including: Booker Prize winner, Han Kang, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Vegetarian\u003c\/i\u003e and Man Asian Prize winner, Kyung-sook Shin, author of \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller, \u003ci\u003ePlease Look After Mom\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e She lives in New York City with her husband and their two dogs. \u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.57 x 7.88 x 5.12 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 07, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53550494220595,"sku":"9781780725765","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/the-korean-book-of-happiness-a-journey-across-south-korea-in-pursuit-of-joy-paperback","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}