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Being Comfortable Without Effort
Manual for a Comfortable Life in the Midst of Complicated Relationships
Relationship Prescriptions to Protect Yourself and Avoid Conflicts
"Be respectful to everyone. But let's not allow them to intimidate us."
In order to find balance between myself and a relationship, between trust and distrust, between boundaries and consent, between the loneliness of being alone and distress from being together: without succumbing to numerous struggles, I had to be more flexible, yet solid.
This book is about relationships as well as balance.
Relationship Prescriptions to Protect Yourself and Avoid Conflicts
"Be respectful to everyone. But let's not allow them to intimidate us."
In order to find balance between myself and a relationship, between trust and distrust, between boundaries and consent, between the loneliness of being alone and distress from being together: without succumbing to numerous struggles, I had to be more flexible, yet solid.
This book is about relationships as well as balance.
297 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2020
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January 24, 2022
I personally prefer this book more than I Decided to Live as Myself! Though both are very well written, I found this book to be more of a page-turner because I resonated with a lot of the situations given by Kim Soo-hyun and how she carries herself in certain stages of her life. What I love the most about this book is that it is very heart warming like a letter to a most cherished friend. In the last part of the book, she mentions that love is in the core of human beings. This reminds us that love comes from within and by loving ourselves first, we can truly express love in every aspect of our life.
July 15, 2021
loved the second book more and gave it a tearry eyed hug in the end :,) 💛😌
July 7, 2024
کتابی که قلبم رو لمس کرد و بهم اجازه داد تا ببارم، کتابی که بهم یادآوری کرد اهمیت رابطه‌هامو� مهم‌ت� از چیزیه که به نظر میاد و نگهداری یا گذشتن از رابطه‌ا� چه شکلیه. من با کتاب قبلی هم به شدت احساس همذات پنداری کرده بودم، چون تا وقتی که نویسنده کیم سوهیون باشه به طرز زیبایی احساس می‌کن� که توی این دنیای پنهاور، تنها نیستم. از خوندنش لذت بردم و با خودم عهد بستم، تجدید پیمان کردم و چیزهای جدید یاد گرفتم. و خب، همینه که زندگی کتابی آدم به رنگ‌ها� تازه‌ا� درخشیدن می‌گیر�.
April 21, 2025
این بار هم به موقع بود نیاز داشتم به خوندنش، به یادآوری بعضی چیزهابه خودم، که توی درگیری های روزمره فراموشش کرده بودم �(´∀｀)�
December 26, 2021
It proves itself from its title. Some parts were way ahead of my time but it’s good to read about something that I could bring to my adulthood.
It felt like someone giving me a back rub, massaging your hair while sipping on a cup of coffee & gazing on a sunrise. It smells like vibrant citrus flowers & spring. Literally just the epitome of being comfortable :)
Final rating: 3.5
It felt like someone giving me a back rub, massaging your hair while sipping on a cup of coffee & gazing on a sunrise. It smells like vibrant citrus flowers & spring. Literally just the epitome of being comfortable :)
Final rating: 3.5
December 27, 2023
Another self-love book to read as the year comes to a close and the new year begins.
November 15, 2022
Being Comfortable Without Effort by Kim Soo Hyun, translated by Ma. Kristina Carla Rico and Bae Kyung-min is about balance in first and foremost, your relationship and yourself, then second, relationship with others.
It's a light read but relatable at the same time so let me just share few sayings here:
"Allot time for your START
Life is too short to hesitate
yet too long to be anxious"
"Just like what Alfred Adler said, the past can explain the present but it will never solve the future."
"If we're lonely, let's take one step forward,
and if we're in pain, let's take one step back.
Some need warmth, while others need coldness.
Between these two, all you need to do is find the kind of relationship that you're most comfortable in."
"Someone else's feelings, attitude and personality can't be your truth."
"Even if I've always told myself that I shouldn't feel downhearted, I wasn't aware that I was feeling that way as I worried about others' feelings. I had to accept the truth that I can't control how others feel and that relationships can't be perfect no matter how hard I try."
"Look at what's beautiful.
You."
Fun fact: I bought this book because I saw Seventeen's S.Coups read it in In The Soop 🤭😇
It's a light read but relatable at the same time so let me just share few sayings here:
"Allot time for your START
Life is too short to hesitate
yet too long to be anxious"
"Just like what Alfred Adler said, the past can explain the present but it will never solve the future."
"If we're lonely, let's take one step forward,
and if we're in pain, let's take one step back.
Some need warmth, while others need coldness.
Between these two, all you need to do is find the kind of relationship that you're most comfortable in."
"Someone else's feelings, attitude and personality can't be your truth."
"Even if I've always told myself that I shouldn't feel downhearted, I wasn't aware that I was feeling that way as I worried about others' feelings. I had to accept the truth that I can't control how others feel and that relationships can't be perfect no matter how hard I try."
"Look at what's beautiful.
You."
Fun fact: I bought this book because I saw Seventeen's S.Coups read it in In The Soop 🤭😇
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 22, 2023
All I can say is WOW! This book has truly helped me realize a lot of things—friendship, daily life, work, relationships, family, and, of course, handling your own emotions. I honestly didn't expect this book to be incredibly amazing and life-changing! Albeit, I am not familiar with the author, Kim Soo Hyun, I’ve become a big fan of her self-help books. Just a bit of information about this book and the author herself: she is Korean, and this book was translated from Korean to English. Hence, there are words that couldn't be directly translated into English. But thou shalt not worry, my friend! They made to sure to translate those Korean words into English sentences that can be easily understood. Nonetheless, this book is a great purchase and definitely worth the price! Kim Soo Hyun has done an excellent job! 😍💜
September 6, 2022
หนังสือที่ว่าด้วยความสัมพันธ์และความสมดุลตรงกลางที่พอด� ค้นหาวิธีที่ใช่เพื่อจะได้ไม่ต้องเหนื่อยจนเกินไ� เหมาะกับผู้ที่มีปัญหาด้านการวางตัวกับคนรอบข้า�
หากใครที่คิดว่ากำลังอยากได้ทางออกจากความสัมพันธ์ที� toxic หนังสือเล่มนี้น่าจะเหมาะค่� การจัดวางเนื้อหาด้านในกำลังด� ตัวหนังสือไม่เยอะไ� มีภาพประกอบเล็� � เป็นบทสนทนาที่ทำให้เราเห็นภาพได้กว้างขึ้นด้วย
หากใครที่คิดว่ากำลังอยากได้ทางออกจากความสัมพันธ์ที� toxic หนังสือเล่มนี้น่าจะเหมาะค่� การจัดวางเนื้อหาด้านในกำลังด� ตัวหนังสือไม่เยอะไ� มีภาพประกอบเล็� � เป็นบทสนทนาที่ทำให้เราเห็นภาพได้กว้างขึ้นด้วย
September 10, 2023
Was expecting for the author to specifically touch on the 'typical relationship advices' but instead, s/he discusses important elements, values, and characteristics necessary as the foundation of any good relationship.
A nice read :))
A nice read :))
September 25, 2024
Practical. I honestly thought this book is for young adults, but it's more mature than how I expected it to be.
May 12, 2022
Nyaman Tanpa Beban 🧘♀�
🧚♀� Kim Suhyun
🧬 270 halaman
🔖 @elexmedia
Seperti pohon yang tetap sama meski warnanya berubah setiap musim berganti,
Seperti sungai yang tetap sama meski airnya terus mengalir.
Ada orang yang akan datang dan pergi dalam hidupmu. Tapi, kamu tetaplah kamu.
📚 Buku dari penulis kesekian asal Korea yang kubaca. Buku yang berasal dari pengalaman dan pengamatan di sebuah negara yang keras. Menghadirkan berbagai alternatif sikap agar setiap kita mendapat kenyamanan selama berhubungan. Entah bersama keluarga, teman, atau orang yang baru dikenal, bahkan orang yang hanya sekadar lewat dan berselisih jalan.
🏝 Vibes buku korea itu, entah kenapa, selalu menenangkan. Hangat, dan terasa tulus. Kesopanan, kesantunan dalam tutur kata yang disajikan berhasil mengetuk-ngetuk hati. Meski ada beberapa konteks yang dalam budaya Indonesia tidak terlalu relevan atau sama, tetapi secara umum kita bisa mengadopsi cara-cara yang dituliskan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari.
🌃 Membaca buku ini, juga seperti kembali diperlihatkan bahwa kehidupan di Korea tidak seindah di Drama. Korea begitu keras, budayanya masih belum terlalu ramah pada keberadaan perempuan, dan kadang menjadi sangat tidak nyaman. Dan penulis sangat baik ketika mencoba memberi cara-cara kepada kita berdasarkan apa yang ia alami.
💕 Menjaga harga diri, bersikap tidak canggung, tidak memaksakan diri, bersikap berani, namun hangat dan ramah di satu waktu yang sama. Semua yang tertuang adalah paket komplit agar kita nyaman tanpa beban, sekaligus berupaya tidak menyakiti perasaan siapa-siapa.
📜 karena buku ini adalah alih bahasa dari korea, pada beberapa bagian memang ada yang tidak dengan mudah bisa dicerna. Tetapi, secara umum, alih bahasa di buku ini sangat baik, tidak kaku dan nyaman untuk dibaca. Ilustrasinya juga begitu pas dan lucu. Sepertinya buku dari korea selalu punya tema dan konsep yang serupa sekaligus unik. Semakin membuat aku suka membacanya, hihiw.
"Demi sebuah hubungan yang nyaman, dibutuhkan batasan yang membuat kita nyaman, dan toleransi yang dapat membuat orang lain nyaman." Mari hidup 'Nyaman Tanpa Beban'!!
🧚♀� Kim Suhyun
🧬 270 halaman
🔖 @elexmedia
Seperti pohon yang tetap sama meski warnanya berubah setiap musim berganti,
Seperti sungai yang tetap sama meski airnya terus mengalir.
Ada orang yang akan datang dan pergi dalam hidupmu. Tapi, kamu tetaplah kamu.
📚 Buku dari penulis kesekian asal Korea yang kubaca. Buku yang berasal dari pengalaman dan pengamatan di sebuah negara yang keras. Menghadirkan berbagai alternatif sikap agar setiap kita mendapat kenyamanan selama berhubungan. Entah bersama keluarga, teman, atau orang yang baru dikenal, bahkan orang yang hanya sekadar lewat dan berselisih jalan.
🏝 Vibes buku korea itu, entah kenapa, selalu menenangkan. Hangat, dan terasa tulus. Kesopanan, kesantunan dalam tutur kata yang disajikan berhasil mengetuk-ngetuk hati. Meski ada beberapa konteks yang dalam budaya Indonesia tidak terlalu relevan atau sama, tetapi secara umum kita bisa mengadopsi cara-cara yang dituliskan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari.
🌃 Membaca buku ini, juga seperti kembali diperlihatkan bahwa kehidupan di Korea tidak seindah di Drama. Korea begitu keras, budayanya masih belum terlalu ramah pada keberadaan perempuan, dan kadang menjadi sangat tidak nyaman. Dan penulis sangat baik ketika mencoba memberi cara-cara kepada kita berdasarkan apa yang ia alami.
💕 Menjaga harga diri, bersikap tidak canggung, tidak memaksakan diri, bersikap berani, namun hangat dan ramah di satu waktu yang sama. Semua yang tertuang adalah paket komplit agar kita nyaman tanpa beban, sekaligus berupaya tidak menyakiti perasaan siapa-siapa.
📜 karena buku ini adalah alih bahasa dari korea, pada beberapa bagian memang ada yang tidak dengan mudah bisa dicerna. Tetapi, secara umum, alih bahasa di buku ini sangat baik, tidak kaku dan nyaman untuk dibaca. Ilustrasinya juga begitu pas dan lucu. Sepertinya buku dari korea selalu punya tema dan konsep yang serupa sekaligus unik. Semakin membuat aku suka membacanya, hihiw.
"Demi sebuah hubungan yang nyaman, dibutuhkan batasan yang membuat kita nyaman, dan toleransi yang dapat membuat orang lain nyaman." Mari hidup 'Nyaman Tanpa Beban'!!
July 7, 2021
The key to good and fruitful relationships in this life is first to have a good and fruitful relationship with oneself. This perhaps is the key to understanding this book by Kim Suhyun (a companion to the first book, , and I think she has done very well to describe and to prescribe things that perhaps we know, but only need to be reminded of frequently.
March 29, 2024
I chose to read this book before the first one for no reason and I finished it in one sitting. I relate to a lot of the things discussed in this book and it felt really nice finishing it. I’m a big introvert who always feels anxious about everything and kinda afraid of building new relationships. In some way, this made me feel comforted about being that way and at the same time, felt like it’s giving me a push to try find what will make me happy, without making me feel like I’m missing out or out of time. I’ll read the other one some time this year, probably when I need it the most.
October 24, 2021
Although I didn't really liked the first book that much, reading this book felt like I had a heart to heart conversation with the author. I love the way how it gave me different perspectives in life and helped me gained a better insight on how to manage my relationships with other people. Nevertheless, I would definitely reread this sometime in the future.
March 30, 2023
ความสัมพันธ์ที่รู้สึกอึดอั� แท้จริงแล้วมีวิธีปรับเพื่อให้ความสัมพันธ์นั้นดีขึ้� ปรับทั้งจากความคิดเรา บอกคำพูดที่เราต้องการและรู้สึก ด้วยประโยคที่นุ่มนวล ก่อให้เกิดความสัมพันธ์ที่ดีขึ้น หรือบางทีถ้าสิ่งแวดล้อมมันแย� แค่เริ่มจากตัวเราทำให้สิ่งแวดล้อมของความสัมพันธ์ดีขึ้นทีละนิด
เล่มนี้เหมือนเป็นเพื่อ� ที่คอยฟังเรา เหมือนหนังสือกำลังคุยกับเรา เข้าใจความรู้สึกของเรา
เล่มนี้เหมือนเป็นเพื่อ� ที่คอยฟังเรา เหมือนหนังสือกำลังคุยกับเรา เข้าใจความรู้สึกของเรา
June 24, 2024
This book gave the same vibe as The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck. It seemed as if the book is lecturing you with things you are afraid to hear because it’s true.
May 30, 2022
หนังสือเล่มนี้กล่าวถึงการตามหาสมดุลระหว่างคุณกับทุกความสัมพันธ� และยังช่วยแนะนำวิธีที่จะทำให้เราเป็นคนที่สามารถป้องกันตัวเองจากพวกที่มากวนใจด้วยการแสดงออกอย่างถูกต้อง และไม่หวั่นไหวไปกับเรื่องเล็กๆน้อย�
หนังสือมีทั้งหมด 6 บท แบ่งเป็�
1.รักษาความเคารพตัวเองอย่างมั่นค� อย่าไขว่เขว
2.ใช้ชีวิตสมเป็นเราอย่างสบายใ� ไม่ฝืนพยายาม
3.อยู่ร่วมกับผู้อื่นอย่างมีมารยา� ไม่ฉุนเฉียว
4.ใช้ขีวิตอย่างสง่าผ่าเผย ไม่เสียขวัญกำลังใจ
5.แสดงความคิดจิตใจด้วยภาษาอย่างคล่องแคล่� ไม่อดกลั้น
6.เรียนรู้ความรักอย่างอ่อนโยน ไม่เฉยเมย
ตัวอย่างประโยคที่ชอบมากใȨล่มนี้
*ไม่เป็นไรหรอกหากไม่ได้ดูดีในสายตาคนอื่� ตัวคุณสำคัญกว่าคนที่มองมานี่นา P.5
*ต่อให้มีใครเกลียดเรา ความเกลียดนั้นก็ไม่อาจทำลายตัวตนเราให้บุบสลาย P.17
*คุณค่าของคุณ ไม่ใช่สิ่งที่ให้ใครอื่นช่วยยืนยันหรอกน� P.32
*คำว่าสมดุล คือการไม่ทำต่อแม้ฮึดทำต่อไหวก็ตา� P.55
*หากอยากเป็นพลังแก่ผู้เป๋นที่รั� เงื่อนไขแรกคือชีวิตคุณต้องไม่พังทลา� P.69
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แนะนำเล่มนี้เลย อ่านง่าย(มา�) มีภาพประกอ� อ่านแล้วไม่น่าเบื่อ เนื้อหาดี ให้ข้อคิดเยอะมาก มาอ่านกันๆ
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หนังสือมีทั้งหมด 6 บท แบ่งเป็�
1.รักษาความเคารพตัวเองอย่างมั่นค� อย่าไขว่เขว
2.ใช้ชีวิตสมเป็นเราอย่างสบายใ� ไม่ฝืนพยายาม
3.อยู่ร่วมกับผู้อื่นอย่างมีมารยา� ไม่ฉุนเฉียว
4.ใช้ขีวิตอย่างสง่าผ่าเผย ไม่เสียขวัญกำลังใจ
5.แสดงความคิดจิตใจด้วยภาษาอย่างคล่องแคล่� ไม่อดกลั้น
6.เรียนรู้ความรักอย่างอ่อนโยน ไม่เฉยเมย
ตัวอย่างประโยคที่ชอบมากใȨล่มนี้
*ไม่เป็นไรหรอกหากไม่ได้ดูดีในสายตาคนอื่� ตัวคุณสำคัญกว่าคนที่มองมานี่นา P.5
*ต่อให้มีใครเกลียดเรา ความเกลียดนั้นก็ไม่อาจทำลายตัวตนเราให้บุบสลาย P.17
*คุณค่าของคุณ ไม่ใช่สิ่งที่ให้ใครอื่นช่วยยืนยันหรอกน� P.32
*คำว่าสมดุล คือการไม่ทำต่อแม้ฮึดทำต่อไหวก็ตา� P.55
*หากอยากเป็นพลังแก่ผู้เป๋นที่รั� เงื่อนไขแรกคือชีวิตคุณต้องไม่พังทลา� P.69
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แนะนำเล่มนี้เลย อ่านง่าย(มา�) มีภาพประกอ� อ่านแล้วไม่น่าเบื่อ เนื้อหาดี ให้ข้อคิดเยอะมาก มาอ่านกันๆ
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August 9, 2024
Well, I really like this book for these reasons :
(First of all i should mention that this is not my favorite genre and i didn't read too many books like that)
1⃣This wasn't boring at all . and i really enjoyed reading it . It is a heartwarming book .
2⃣It covers different aspects of life and relationship and i think everyone in any age can use its advice .
3⃣The language of this book is really easy to read and it didn't use complicated words so you can get the meaning quickly and don't have to think about it so much .
4⃣The references that she use for every chapter from well known persons i like it .
5⃣And for a asian reader the comparison between society of her country and European's conutries was so interesting . And also she named some stupid believes that passing by the generations that shouldn't be existing at the first place and it's hapening in my country too . so all i can say i luv it ....
I'm looking forward to reading her other books.
(First of all i should mention that this is not my favorite genre and i didn't read too many books like that)
1⃣This wasn't boring at all . and i really enjoyed reading it . It is a heartwarming book .
2⃣It covers different aspects of life and relationship and i think everyone in any age can use its advice .
3⃣The language of this book is really easy to read and it didn't use complicated words so you can get the meaning quickly and don't have to think about it so much .
4⃣The references that she use for every chapter from well known persons i like it .
5⃣And for a asian reader the comparison between society of her country and European's conutries was so interesting . And also she named some stupid believes that passing by the generations that shouldn't be existing at the first place and it's hapening in my country too . so all i can say i luv it ....
I'm looking forward to reading her other books.
June 12, 2023
Comfort book. Buku ini kategori self help. Kontennya lebih banyak berkisarkan mengenai hubungan kita dan orang sekeliling. Setiap bab hanya ada beberapa muka surat, 2-3 muka surat, menjadikan ianya sesuai dibaca oleh pembaca yang agak sibuk menjalani kehidupan seharian dan mudah untuk dihadam.
Setiap bab juga mengandungi ilustrasi-ilustrasi yang comel (sama seperti buku I decided to live as myself). Ya, saya masih tidak bosan mengamati ilustrasi-ilustrasi yang disertakan dalam buku ni. Hampir 80% konten buku ini dapat saya kaitkan dengan diri saya atau realiti kehidupan di luar sana yang saya lihat.
Saya sangat sarankan buku ini kepada mereka yang mencari keyakinan diri, yang mahu refleksi hubungan diri dengan orang-orang di sekeliling. 5 bintang �!
Setiap bab juga mengandungi ilustrasi-ilustrasi yang comel (sama seperti buku I decided to live as myself). Ya, saya masih tidak bosan mengamati ilustrasi-ilustrasi yang disertakan dalam buku ni. Hampir 80% konten buku ini dapat saya kaitkan dengan diri saya atau realiti kehidupan di luar sana yang saya lihat.
Saya sangat sarankan buku ini kepada mereka yang mencari keyakinan diri, yang mahu refleksi hubungan diri dengan orang-orang di sekeliling. 5 bintang �!
December 28, 2022
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle" - Plato
Another last minute book before the year ends 😌 Very light read, tackles every inch of your relationship, whether romantic, friends, and family. It says everything about you, and how to be you for a better relationship with the people around you.
"Be respectful to everyone, but let's not allow them to intimidate us"
Knowing our limits and boundaries makes our relationship with others meaningful and good. There should be a balance between what you can do and what you should do.
Overall, it's a good read. Not totally a favorite but worth a shot.
Another last minute book before the year ends 😌 Very light read, tackles every inch of your relationship, whether romantic, friends, and family. It says everything about you, and how to be you for a better relationship with the people around you.
"Be respectful to everyone, but let's not allow them to intimidate us"
Knowing our limits and boundaries makes our relationship with others meaningful and good. There should be a balance between what you can do and what you should do.
Overall, it's a good read. Not totally a favorite but worth a shot.
August 9, 2023
It is very easy to read this book as the author write each pages and statements in a very interesting and easy way to understand. I enjoyed reading it and the book says how important your relationships are and how you manage your emotions and communicate your emotions to people around you. You didn’t have to be rude while you’re communicating how badly you felt or felt disrespected. And I realized that it is actually true. Sometimes in the peak of anger we say things that we don’t mean. But if we think first and use words that could sound better to someone youre talking to, then it is better. Choose peace and comfort than conflict.
July 4, 2021
I love this book more than the first one "I Decided To Live As Me". I guess it was because I struggled a lot in finding comfort in relationships with my family, friends, acquaintances, even strangers, and mostly with myself. It was the book my 21 year-old self needed. It was the book that reminded me of soo much things about life that I forgotten while growing up because I was too focused on my future and what "I have to" do. It was the book that told me a hundred times to act and move at my pace without pressure, and not to be hard on myself, and just be my own comfort.
June 23, 2022
The chapters 1, 2 and 6 are the most relatable parts of my life in this book. I thought of Kim Suhyun as a friend who I could always talk about how my day went and she would listen. Give advice when needed. I have annotated and written so much in this book. This is perfect for everyone. Ive cried and felt relieved that it wasn't just me who actually feels this way.
This is one of my favorite lines:
If we're lonely, let's take one step forward,
and if we're in pain, lets take one step back.
This is one of my favorite lines:
If we're lonely, let's take one step forward,
and if we're in pain, lets take one step back.
September 29, 2024
Tackled on concepts about relationship with the self and with others and the balance between both. The personal anecdotes made this feel more personal, so I enjoyed that. The chapter about mothers really resonated with me the most since my mom has always been someone who tries to be so ideal and loving which I’m grateful for (which I need to show more), but she’s struggling herself which is hard to see. I read this to “improve� my relationships with people but it’s easier said than done. Hopefully, I’ll be able to apply this to my life 🤍🤞
June 5, 2021
I forgot to mark this book as read. Although technically I still have a few pages left from this book, I'm going to leave a review on it anyway.
I love the humor in this book. Her first one was for sure hilarious but this one is just chef's kiss! I appreciate how this author has put her words into illustrations (or even vice versa).
Hoping that I get to read more English-translated Korean titles. This is just lovely.
I love the humor in this book. Her first one was for sure hilarious but this one is just chef's kiss! I appreciate how this author has put her words into illustrations (or even vice versa).
Hoping that I get to read more English-translated Korean titles. This is just lovely.
November 28, 2021
I finished this wonderful book that I borrowed from Irish 🤍 It's an English translated book from a Korean Author � Soo-hyun Kim and it's a book about relationship. 🤍
It's my second time to read her work and I can say that this book was also wonderfully written as her first one (I Decided to Live As Me) As per the title, it actually feels like a paradox to me because in order to be comfortable in relationships and even with yourself, it takes a great amount of effort and time. 🤍🙏
It's my second time to read her work and I can say that this book was also wonderfully written as her first one (I Decided to Live As Me) As per the title, it actually feels like a paradox to me because in order to be comfortable in relationships and even with yourself, it takes a great amount of effort and time. 🤍🙏
May 17, 2022
A perfect example of 'don't judge a book by its cover' because this book sure is pretty, but difficult to understand! Translation was bad. Although I understand since this is a Korean book, but they should get a better translator. Many sentences lacked a main idea because it was trying very hard to look like a poem. The intention of this writer was good, but other self-helps are waaaaay better. The only good thing about this is the illustrations.
April 7, 2024
This book gives me a sense of comfort and sheds light on my questions about myself and life in general. As I journeyed through my reading experience, it felt like a friend from somewhere was with me. It felt like I traversed in a lost world and I was being comforted by my old self, embracing me without judgment. I found solace. I just hoped that the stories in the book would be longer so that I could savor the words and lessons from the stories. Overall, it's a good book worth reading.
July 26, 2021
A very easy to read self-help book that doesn't feel too smart or too pretentious. It felt like having a conversation with your older sister. Nothing groundbreaking, nothing new, but reading this gave me comfort and it's good to be reminded at times of things you might've known already but have unconsciously forgotten about.
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