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Book Introduction
A classic for ordinary people, offering gentle comfort in life.
The masterpiece of the 'Chicken Soup for the Soul' series, read by 500 million readers worldwide, has been given a new look to celebrate its 20th anniversary of publication in Korea.
An instant bestseller upon its publication in the United States in 1993, the book remained on the New York Times bestseller list for 190 consecutive weeks and has been published in 43 languages worldwide.
It was first introduced in Korea in 1994 (revised edition published in 1997) and has been read by over one million Korean readers to date.
This book, which has established itself as a true 'classic essay', has been loved for 20 years without change, receiving reader reviews such as, 'There was always a copy on the bookshelf at my friend's house, my aunt's house, and my house', 'I read it countless times while studying English', 'I passed it around to the library', and 'I took it out and read it after ten years and it was still good'.
The masterpiece of the 'Chicken Soup for the Soul' series, read by 500 million readers worldwide, has been given a new look to celebrate its 20th anniversary of publication in Korea.
An instant bestseller upon its publication in the United States in 1993, the book remained on the New York Times bestseller list for 190 consecutive weeks and has been published in 43 languages worldwide.
It was first introduced in Korea in 1994 (revised edition published in 1997) and has been read by over one million Korean readers to date.
This book, which has established itself as a true 'classic essay', has been loved for 20 years without change, receiving reader reviews such as, 'There was always a copy on the bookshelf at my friend's house, my aunt's house, and my house', 'I read it countless times while studying English', 'I passed it around to the library', and 'I took it out and read it after ten years and it was still good'.
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index
Volume 1: A Day in Need of Warmth
A word to the reader: Take it slow, one sip at a time.
If I had my life to live over again, I would choose 12
The power of love
Simple Task 19
True Love 22
Everything I Remember 24 Weeks 0
Words from the Heart 29
Another way 32
One at a time 39
Gift 41
Boy Firefighter 43
The Boy and the Dog 47
Blue Ribbon 50
If only I could be that kind of guy 54
What Courage 57
Little Interest 59
Smile 64
You wouldn't know 69
Carpe Diem 74
Confession 83
Happiness is contagious 89
Special Treatment 94
I know you 99
Hugging Judge 105
Miracle Medicine 111
The Rabbi and the Groom 115
Me as I am now
Golden Buddha 119
123 in front of the grave
I will tell only the truth 125
Great Little 127
I am 129
Angel on Fifth Avenue 134
Example Donden 137
One sentence answer sheet 144
The Game of Life 146
Rule 149 for Being Human
Indian Row 152
Life is a learning place
What Love Left Behind 165
I like myself now 168
170 sheets of paper
Special 178
How to Learn 180
Hand 182
Royal Knights of Harlem 184
Full Moon Night 194
My Drawing 198
I am a teacher 205
Animal School 209
Lost Baggage 212
All I need to know is
I learned it in kindergarten 218
My eternal side
Children Learn Through Life 223
Why I Chose My Father 227
The World's Gentlest Touch 241
You are my beloved son 246
than what you do
What kind of person you are is more important 252
Mom's Day 254
The World's Most Perfect Family 260
Three Words 267
About Children 274
After Moving the Book: Stories of Living, Loving, and Learning 276
A word to the reader: Take it slow, one sip at a time.
If I had my life to live over again, I would choose 12
The power of love
Simple Task 19
True Love 22
Everything I Remember 24 Weeks 0
Words from the Heart 29
Another way 32
One at a time 39
Gift 41
Boy Firefighter 43
The Boy and the Dog 47
Blue Ribbon 50
If only I could be that kind of guy 54
What Courage 57
Little Interest 59
Smile 64
You wouldn't know 69
Carpe Diem 74
Confession 83
Happiness is contagious 89
Special Treatment 94
I know you 99
Hugging Judge 105
Miracle Medicine 111
The Rabbi and the Groom 115
Me as I am now
Golden Buddha 119
123 in front of the grave
I will tell only the truth 125
Great Little 127
I am 129
Angel on Fifth Avenue 134
Example Donden 137
One sentence answer sheet 144
The Game of Life 146
Rule 149 for Being Human
Indian Row 152
Life is a learning place
What Love Left Behind 165
I like myself now 168
170 sheets of paper
Special 178
How to Learn 180
Hand 182
Royal Knights of Harlem 184
Full Moon Night 194
My Drawing 198
I am a teacher 205
Animal School 209
Lost Baggage 212
All I need to know is
I learned it in kindergarten 218
My eternal side
Children Learn Through Life 223
Why I Chose My Father 227
The World's Gentlest Touch 241
You are my beloved son 246
than what you do
What kind of person you are is more important 252
Mom's Day 254
The World's Most Perfect Family 260
Three Words 267
About Children 274
After Moving the Book: Stories of Living, Loving, and Learning 276
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Into the book
“Okay, okay, don’t cry.
I'm really in a difficult situation.
“Sit here and tell me your story.”
I turned my head one last time and looked at them.
The drunkard sat down next to the old man, sobbing with his face buried in his lap, while the old man gently stroked his messy, tangled hair.
--- p.32
“(…) And you may not have realized it, but the same thing happens every day on hundreds of beaches along the Mexican coast.
Every day, countless starfish are washed up by the waves and dry up to death.
“What difference would it make if you did this?”
The old man smiled, bent down again, and picked up a starfish.
He said, throwing the starfish far into the sea.
“There is a big difference between me and that one right now.”
--- p.39
“You don’t want this puppy.
“Not only can he not run, he can’t even play with you like other dogs.”
Upon hearing that, the boy bent down and began to roll up one leg of his trousers.
Then he showed me his left leg, which was supported by a metal brace, and spoke softly.
“I can’t run like other kids.
So this puppy is going to need someone who understands him!”
--- p.47
We become stronger when we give love to someone.
We have been led to believe that our happiness depends on how much others love us.
But that's not the case.
Rather, many problems have arisen because of such wrong beliefs.
Happiness depends on how much love you give.
It's not about how much love you receive, but how much love you give.
_From 'Carpe Diem' (page 74)
What Mark's father pulled out were two folded pieces of paper, each about the size of a notebook.
The folded area was worn and showed signs of having been taped multiple times.
I could tell what it was without even looking at the paper.
It was the very piece of paper that Mark's classmates had written down all the good things about him.
Mark's mother said.
“Thank you so much for doing this.
As you can see, Mark always treasured this.” (…)
I couldn't stand it any longer and just sat down and burst into tears.
I cried and cried for Mark, and for all his friends who would never see him again.
--- p.170
“Do you know what you are? You are a wonderful being.
You are very special.
While you were growing up, there was no child like you in this world.
Your legs, your arms, your deft fingers, the way you walk, everything about you is special.
(…) And it’s the same for other people.
They are amazing beings too.
Do you think that when you grow up, you will be able to hurt other people who are as amazing as you?
Yes, that's right.
We must make this world a place worth living in for all children.
I'm really in a difficult situation.
“Sit here and tell me your story.”
I turned my head one last time and looked at them.
The drunkard sat down next to the old man, sobbing with his face buried in his lap, while the old man gently stroked his messy, tangled hair.
--- p.32
“(…) And you may not have realized it, but the same thing happens every day on hundreds of beaches along the Mexican coast.
Every day, countless starfish are washed up by the waves and dry up to death.
“What difference would it make if you did this?”
The old man smiled, bent down again, and picked up a starfish.
He said, throwing the starfish far into the sea.
“There is a big difference between me and that one right now.”
--- p.39
“You don’t want this puppy.
“Not only can he not run, he can’t even play with you like other dogs.”
Upon hearing that, the boy bent down and began to roll up one leg of his trousers.
Then he showed me his left leg, which was supported by a metal brace, and spoke softly.
“I can’t run like other kids.
So this puppy is going to need someone who understands him!”
--- p.47
We become stronger when we give love to someone.
We have been led to believe that our happiness depends on how much others love us.
But that's not the case.
Rather, many problems have arisen because of such wrong beliefs.
Happiness depends on how much love you give.
It's not about how much love you receive, but how much love you give.
_From 'Carpe Diem' (page 74)
What Mark's father pulled out were two folded pieces of paper, each about the size of a notebook.
The folded area was worn and showed signs of having been taped multiple times.
I could tell what it was without even looking at the paper.
It was the very piece of paper that Mark's classmates had written down all the good things about him.
Mark's mother said.
“Thank you so much for doing this.
As you can see, Mark always treasured this.” (…)
I couldn't stand it any longer and just sat down and burst into tears.
I cried and cried for Mark, and for all his friends who would never see him again.
--- p.170
“Do you know what you are? You are a wonderful being.
You are very special.
While you were growing up, there was no child like you in this world.
Your legs, your arms, your deft fingers, the way you walk, everything about you is special.
(…) And it’s the same for other people.
They are amazing beings too.
Do you think that when you grow up, you will be able to hurt other people who are as amazing as you?
Yes, that's right.
We must make this world a place worth living in for all children.
--- p.178
Publisher's Review
New York Times bestseller for 190 consecutive weeks
USA Today's Most Influential Book of the Past 25 Years
A book read by 500 million readers in 100 countries
20th Anniversary Edition of Chicken Soup for the Soul Released
“I read this book and finally realized.
“The fact that in order to love myself, I must first be grateful to myself.”
_Oprah Winfrey
A classic for ordinary people, offering gentle comfort in life.
The masterpiece of the 'Chicken Soup for the Soul' series, read by 500 million readers worldwide, has been given a new look to celebrate its 20th anniversary of publication in Korea.
An instant bestseller upon its publication in the United States in 1993, the book remained on the New York Times bestseller list for 190 consecutive weeks and has been published in 43 languages worldwide.
It was first introduced in Korea in 1994 (revised edition published in 1997) and has been read by over one million Korean readers to date.
This book, which has established itself as a true 'classic essay', has been loved for 20 years without change, receiving reader reviews such as, 'There was always a copy on the bookshelf at my friend's house, my aunt's house, and my house', 'I read it countless times while studying English', 'I passed it around to the library', and 'I took it out and read it after ten years and it was still good'.
If I had to live my life over again
Next time I will make more mistakes/I will relax and be gentle/I will be a little more stupid than I was in this life/I will take things less seriously if possible/I will seize more opportunities.
I will travel more and see more sunsets/I will go to the mountains more often and swim in the river more often/I will eat more ice cream and less bean dishes/I will suffer a lot of real pain/But I will avoid imaginary pain as much as possible.
Behold, I will be one of those who live every hour, every day/with meaning and discernment.
Oh, I've had many moments, but if I were to start my life over again, I'd have more of those moments.
In fact, I will try not to have any other meaningless/times other than those moments.
Instead of living each day with many years ahead of us, I will live only for this moment.
I've always been one of those people who can't go anywhere without a thermometer, a thermos, a raincoat, and an umbrella.
If I could live my life over again, I would travel with lighter equipment than this.
If I were to start my life over again, I would take off my shoes from early spring and stay barefoot until late fall.
I will go to the dancing place often/I will ride the carousel often/I will pick a lot of daisies.
- Nadine Starr (85 years old)
In particular, the book 'If I Had My Life to Live Over' (Volume 1, Page 12) by 85-year-old Nadine Starr, who lives in Kentucky, USA, which has become so famous that anyone can exclaim 'Ah' just by hearing the title, was first introduced through this book.
Other works that have been widely circulated among domestic readers include 'Poems for the Suffering' by an unknown soldier (vol. 2, page 201), 'All I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten' by Robert Fulghum (vol. 1, page 218), and 'The Two Monks' by Irmgard Schlögl (vol. 2, page 256).
This time, Blue Forest celebrated the 20th anniversary of the domestic publication of 『Chicken Soup for the Soul』 by reimagining the book to fit the current era while preserving the original sentiments of the book.
The somewhat old and outdated cover was redesigned to suit a modern sensibility, and the book was bound in hardcover for long-term preservation.
Additionally, with reference to the reader reviews received before the publication of the commemorative edition, volumes 1 and 2 were edited with two concepts: ‘warmth’ and ‘courage.’
The first volume, which covers the themes of love, life, learning, and family, has a new subtitle, "A Day That Needs Warmth," and the second volume, which covers the themes of dreams, courage, faith, and wisdom, has a new subtitle, "A Day That Needs Courage," allowing readers to choose books based on the concept.
Foreign language notation and spelling have been updated to the latest standards.
The warm illustrations by illustrator Kwak Myeong-ju, who also illustrated Jeong Hyeon-ju's essays, "There, We Were," "You and Haruki's Music," and "Hello, Little Musician," add to the enjoyment of reading.
The chicken soup we chose as the title is one of the traditional folk remedies handed down in the United States, a traditional dish that grandmothers or mothers would make for us when we had a cold.
As the title suggests, we believe this book will be a sufficient remedy for those of you who are tired of life and in need of energy and courage.
_From 'A Word to the Reader' (page 6)
The Power of 109 Stories That Leave a Long Aftertaste in Short Breaths
The 109 stories, each two or three pages long, are short but leave a deep impression.
It doesn't matter whether you read from the beginning, open the book to the middle, or start reading from any part.
You can read it however you like.
Jack Canfield, who compiled the book, appeared on Oprah Winfrey's "Super Soul Sunday" and said, "I went around to publishers with the manuscript of 'Chicken Soup', but 144 of them rejected it.
They didn't even read the manuscript, saying, "Who would like such short stories?"
However, the manuscript that everyone had rejected, and that most publishers had even ignored, eventually came out into the world after many twists and turns and set an astonishing record of selling 20 million copies that year alone.
In the United States, it brought a breath of fresh air to the reading market, to the point where it was called a 'change in the publishing world.'
In some ways, it can be said to be the origin of the recent craze for 'short writing' and 'one-line poetry' that has become very popular in Korea.
Publisher's Weekly said, "The secret to this book's success is its touching story of life that resonates with people of all ages, races, and genders."
The experiences of ordinary people are more genuine and moving than the success stories of celebrities.
The story of a boy with a crippled leg who adopts a puppy in the same situation as him ('The Boy and the Puppy', Vol. 1, p. 47), the story of a father who wanted to write but couldn't tell his family so he secretly contributed to the local newspaper ('Father's Secret Box', Vol. 2, p. 22), the story of a teacher who turned Harlem students who everyone else had given up on into members of the U.S. chess team ('The Royal Knights of Harlem', Vol. 2, p. 184), these are good stories of ordinary people who have fallen and gotten back up many times. Instead of giving us false hope, they help us regain our vitality and courage in life.
The story of an old man who melted the frozen heart of a drunkard whom everyone avoided with a single word ('Another Way', Vol. 1, p. 32), and the story of a Mexican native who, when asked what the point of throwing starfish washed up on the beach one by one into the sea, replied, 'That one makes a big difference' ('One at a Time', Vol. 1, p. 39) show the wisdom of a human being without filtering it.
We've divided this soup into real-life stories of famous and ordinary people, divided into ingredients such as love, learning, dreaming, teaching, and parenting.
Our two chefs use beautiful stories from life, touching tales that bring tears to our eyes, and anecdotes filled with wisdom as the main ingredients for their dishes.
_ Page 6, from ‘A Word to the Reader’
Ryu Si-hwa shares her story of living, loving, and learning with a strong yet calm demeanor.
『Chicken Soup for the Soul』 was translated into comfortable and resonant Korean by poet Ryu Si-hwa.
The flat prose format makes it a poem that readers can read line by line while taking their breaths ('The Magic of Faith' (Volume 2, page 38), 'Are You Strong Enough to Overcome Criticism?' (Volume 2, page 69)), and the descriptions of ordinary people's experiences are like scenes from a movie ('A Sheet of Paper' (Volume 1, page 170), 'The World's Most Perfect Family' (Volume 1, page 260), 'Run, Patty, Run' (Volume 2, page 206)).
The translator conveys the power of the story like this.
“When we leave this world, what we leave behind is our story,” and “the story of how we lived, loved, and learned.”
“Every great life begins with a great story,” he said.
Meeting a person means learning the story of that person's life,
It is an encounter with both happy and sad things.
Our lives create stories,
That story again shapes our lives.
When we leave this world, what we leave behind is our story.
That's the story of living, loving, and learning.
All great lives
It starts with a great story.
So the story is not only touching,
It is a great teaching tool.
(…)
What is happiness, what should we live for?
And what else should we not live for?
This book whispers a gentle, yet powerful message into our ears.
_From 'After Moving the Book' (page 268)
A book like a letter to my current self
Last May, Blue Forest Publishing conducted a survey titled, “Looking for the Readers of That Time.”
The intention was to meaningfully incorporate the experiences of readers of 'Chicken Soup' into the 20th anniversary edition.
One reader wrote that the book became a pillar of support during the difficult times of the IMF crisis in 1998, the year after Chicken Soup for the Soul was published in Korea.
How about now, 20 years later? People actually remember those days as "warm and affectionate."
The questionnaire was filled with hopes for a warm book that would 'melt the harsh world and frozen hearts of today', 'awaken dormant emotions when we are tired', and 'be readable for a long time'.
And I emphasized that Chicken Soup for the Soul is a book I want to read with my children, my students, and my parents.
Reader surveys have once again proven that this book is a classic that will be widely read for a long time, regardless of era or age.
Unlike the days when we communicated with readers through small print postcards and radio ads, we now take surveys through Google and promote on Facebook and Instagram. However, the desire to keep a favorite book by your side for a long time and to share it with someone you love remains unchanged.
I hope that Chicken Soup for the Soul will be a book of warmth and courage to today's teenagers and twenty-somethings, and a letter to their current selves from their teens or twenty-somethings in the 1990s when they first read this book.
The last question in the reader survey conducted last May was, 'Chicken Soup is a book like 00 to me.'
I conclude my book introduction with a precious voice that served as a compass until the 20th anniversary edition was published.
Chicken Soup is like a book to me.
Comfort? Blanket? Healing? Hand warmer? Grandma's food? A book that showed me my dreams? Mom? Warm cocoa? Life? Pat pat? Spring day? Sunshine? Mineral water? Rest? Memories? Blanket? Friends? Departure? Best friend? Soybean paste stew? Compass? Dad? Attic? Rest? Scented candle? Pumpkin porridge? Hope? Nourishing food? Grandma's steamed eggs? Jelly? Food for the soul? Jeju Island barley bread...
USA Today's Most Influential Book of the Past 25 Years
A book read by 500 million readers in 100 countries
20th Anniversary Edition of Chicken Soup for the Soul Released
“I read this book and finally realized.
“The fact that in order to love myself, I must first be grateful to myself.”
_Oprah Winfrey
A classic for ordinary people, offering gentle comfort in life.
The masterpiece of the 'Chicken Soup for the Soul' series, read by 500 million readers worldwide, has been given a new look to celebrate its 20th anniversary of publication in Korea.
An instant bestseller upon its publication in the United States in 1993, the book remained on the New York Times bestseller list for 190 consecutive weeks and has been published in 43 languages worldwide.
It was first introduced in Korea in 1994 (revised edition published in 1997) and has been read by over one million Korean readers to date.
This book, which has established itself as a true 'classic essay', has been loved for 20 years without change, receiving reader reviews such as, 'There was always a copy on the bookshelf at my friend's house, my aunt's house, and my house', 'I read it countless times while studying English', 'I passed it around to the library', and 'I took it out and read it after ten years and it was still good'.
If I had to live my life over again
Next time I will make more mistakes/I will relax and be gentle/I will be a little more stupid than I was in this life/I will take things less seriously if possible/I will seize more opportunities.
I will travel more and see more sunsets/I will go to the mountains more often and swim in the river more often/I will eat more ice cream and less bean dishes/I will suffer a lot of real pain/But I will avoid imaginary pain as much as possible.
Behold, I will be one of those who live every hour, every day/with meaning and discernment.
Oh, I've had many moments, but if I were to start my life over again, I'd have more of those moments.
In fact, I will try not to have any other meaningless/times other than those moments.
Instead of living each day with many years ahead of us, I will live only for this moment.
I've always been one of those people who can't go anywhere without a thermometer, a thermos, a raincoat, and an umbrella.
If I could live my life over again, I would travel with lighter equipment than this.
If I were to start my life over again, I would take off my shoes from early spring and stay barefoot until late fall.
I will go to the dancing place often/I will ride the carousel often/I will pick a lot of daisies.
- Nadine Starr (85 years old)
In particular, the book 'If I Had My Life to Live Over' (Volume 1, Page 12) by 85-year-old Nadine Starr, who lives in Kentucky, USA, which has become so famous that anyone can exclaim 'Ah' just by hearing the title, was first introduced through this book.
Other works that have been widely circulated among domestic readers include 'Poems for the Suffering' by an unknown soldier (vol. 2, page 201), 'All I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten' by Robert Fulghum (vol. 1, page 218), and 'The Two Monks' by Irmgard Schlögl (vol. 2, page 256).
This time, Blue Forest celebrated the 20th anniversary of the domestic publication of 『Chicken Soup for the Soul』 by reimagining the book to fit the current era while preserving the original sentiments of the book.
The somewhat old and outdated cover was redesigned to suit a modern sensibility, and the book was bound in hardcover for long-term preservation.
Additionally, with reference to the reader reviews received before the publication of the commemorative edition, volumes 1 and 2 were edited with two concepts: ‘warmth’ and ‘courage.’
The first volume, which covers the themes of love, life, learning, and family, has a new subtitle, "A Day That Needs Warmth," and the second volume, which covers the themes of dreams, courage, faith, and wisdom, has a new subtitle, "A Day That Needs Courage," allowing readers to choose books based on the concept.
Foreign language notation and spelling have been updated to the latest standards.
The warm illustrations by illustrator Kwak Myeong-ju, who also illustrated Jeong Hyeon-ju's essays, "There, We Were," "You and Haruki's Music," and "Hello, Little Musician," add to the enjoyment of reading.
The chicken soup we chose as the title is one of the traditional folk remedies handed down in the United States, a traditional dish that grandmothers or mothers would make for us when we had a cold.
As the title suggests, we believe this book will be a sufficient remedy for those of you who are tired of life and in need of energy and courage.
_From 'A Word to the Reader' (page 6)
The Power of 109 Stories That Leave a Long Aftertaste in Short Breaths
The 109 stories, each two or three pages long, are short but leave a deep impression.
It doesn't matter whether you read from the beginning, open the book to the middle, or start reading from any part.
You can read it however you like.
Jack Canfield, who compiled the book, appeared on Oprah Winfrey's "Super Soul Sunday" and said, "I went around to publishers with the manuscript of 'Chicken Soup', but 144 of them rejected it.
They didn't even read the manuscript, saying, "Who would like such short stories?"
However, the manuscript that everyone had rejected, and that most publishers had even ignored, eventually came out into the world after many twists and turns and set an astonishing record of selling 20 million copies that year alone.
In the United States, it brought a breath of fresh air to the reading market, to the point where it was called a 'change in the publishing world.'
In some ways, it can be said to be the origin of the recent craze for 'short writing' and 'one-line poetry' that has become very popular in Korea.
Publisher's Weekly said, "The secret to this book's success is its touching story of life that resonates with people of all ages, races, and genders."
The experiences of ordinary people are more genuine and moving than the success stories of celebrities.
The story of a boy with a crippled leg who adopts a puppy in the same situation as him ('The Boy and the Puppy', Vol. 1, p. 47), the story of a father who wanted to write but couldn't tell his family so he secretly contributed to the local newspaper ('Father's Secret Box', Vol. 2, p. 22), the story of a teacher who turned Harlem students who everyone else had given up on into members of the U.S. chess team ('The Royal Knights of Harlem', Vol. 2, p. 184), these are good stories of ordinary people who have fallen and gotten back up many times. Instead of giving us false hope, they help us regain our vitality and courage in life.
The story of an old man who melted the frozen heart of a drunkard whom everyone avoided with a single word ('Another Way', Vol. 1, p. 32), and the story of a Mexican native who, when asked what the point of throwing starfish washed up on the beach one by one into the sea, replied, 'That one makes a big difference' ('One at a Time', Vol. 1, p. 39) show the wisdom of a human being without filtering it.
We've divided this soup into real-life stories of famous and ordinary people, divided into ingredients such as love, learning, dreaming, teaching, and parenting.
Our two chefs use beautiful stories from life, touching tales that bring tears to our eyes, and anecdotes filled with wisdom as the main ingredients for their dishes.
_ Page 6, from ‘A Word to the Reader’
Ryu Si-hwa shares her story of living, loving, and learning with a strong yet calm demeanor.
『Chicken Soup for the Soul』 was translated into comfortable and resonant Korean by poet Ryu Si-hwa.
The flat prose format makes it a poem that readers can read line by line while taking their breaths ('The Magic of Faith' (Volume 2, page 38), 'Are You Strong Enough to Overcome Criticism?' (Volume 2, page 69)), and the descriptions of ordinary people's experiences are like scenes from a movie ('A Sheet of Paper' (Volume 1, page 170), 'The World's Most Perfect Family' (Volume 1, page 260), 'Run, Patty, Run' (Volume 2, page 206)).
The translator conveys the power of the story like this.
“When we leave this world, what we leave behind is our story,” and “the story of how we lived, loved, and learned.”
“Every great life begins with a great story,” he said.
Meeting a person means learning the story of that person's life,
It is an encounter with both happy and sad things.
Our lives create stories,
That story again shapes our lives.
When we leave this world, what we leave behind is our story.
That's the story of living, loving, and learning.
All great lives
It starts with a great story.
So the story is not only touching,
It is a great teaching tool.
(…)
What is happiness, what should we live for?
And what else should we not live for?
This book whispers a gentle, yet powerful message into our ears.
_From 'After Moving the Book' (page 268)
A book like a letter to my current self
Last May, Blue Forest Publishing conducted a survey titled, “Looking for the Readers of That Time.”
The intention was to meaningfully incorporate the experiences of readers of 'Chicken Soup' into the 20th anniversary edition.
One reader wrote that the book became a pillar of support during the difficult times of the IMF crisis in 1998, the year after Chicken Soup for the Soul was published in Korea.
How about now, 20 years later? People actually remember those days as "warm and affectionate."
The questionnaire was filled with hopes for a warm book that would 'melt the harsh world and frozen hearts of today', 'awaken dormant emotions when we are tired', and 'be readable for a long time'.
And I emphasized that Chicken Soup for the Soul is a book I want to read with my children, my students, and my parents.
Reader surveys have once again proven that this book is a classic that will be widely read for a long time, regardless of era or age.
Unlike the days when we communicated with readers through small print postcards and radio ads, we now take surveys through Google and promote on Facebook and Instagram. However, the desire to keep a favorite book by your side for a long time and to share it with someone you love remains unchanged.
I hope that Chicken Soup for the Soul will be a book of warmth and courage to today's teenagers and twenty-somethings, and a letter to their current selves from their teens or twenty-somethings in the 1990s when they first read this book.
The last question in the reader survey conducted last May was, 'Chicken Soup is a book like 00 to me.'
I conclude my book introduction with a precious voice that served as a compass until the 20th anniversary edition was published.
Chicken Soup is like a book to me.
Comfort? Blanket? Healing? Hand warmer? Grandma's food? A book that showed me my dreams? Mom? Warm cocoa? Life? Pat pat? Spring day? Sunshine? Mineral water? Rest? Memories? Blanket? Friends? Departure? Best friend? Soybean paste stew? Compass? Dad? Attic? Rest? Scented candle? Pumpkin porridge? Hope? Nourishing food? Grandma's steamed eggs? Jelly? Food for the soul? Jeju Island barley bread...
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of publication: October 17, 2016
- Format: Hardcover book binding method guide
- Page count, weight, size: 280 pages | 390g | 145*210*20mm
- ISBN13: 9791156756682
- ISBN10: 1156756685
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