A night to ask my mom how she's doing
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Book Introduction
"thank you.
With that warm memory
“For making me happy again every now and then.”
To my beloved one who gave me dazzling days
“A book that sometimes makes your eyes ache, but ultimately makes you smile.”
“I read this book in one sitting and then called my mom.”
“A piece that reminds me of my late mother.
“Today is the night I want to ask, ‘How are you, Mom?’”
Numerous heartfelt reviews from readers brought this book back to the world in the fall of 2024.
As a radio writer and author of six books, Park Ae-hee, who has delicately observed and comforted the hearts of those who are hunched over, has published a new book, "A Night to Ask Mom How She Is," with six more stories and heart-wrenching illustrations.
One day, while working as a radio writer, the mother who listened to her daughter's opening at the same time every day passed away.
On countless sleepless nights, the writer would ask about his mother's well-being in the dark.
I thought back to all the days we spent together.
Moments when I saw my mother smiling happily at me made me love myself even more.
The days when I would walk again, even when things were difficult, thinking of my mother who was always on my side.
One day, when he realized that those moments he thought were gone were still alive within him, the writer made a promise.
I will definitely be happy again.
There was a time when life felt easy even though it kept throwing rocks big and small at the writer.
The days when I had a mother who would stand by my side even when the world turned its back on me.
This book is a gift and a confession of love to my mother, the one and only person in this world who has given me dazzlingly bright days, the warmest being in the world, and who has always been by my side.
The author wrote this book in the hope that all the daughters in the world who miss their mothers will read it not as a sad story, but as a story of discovering the 'few joys' hidden among the 'many sorrows' of life.
With that warm memory
“For making me happy again every now and then.”
To my beloved one who gave me dazzling days
“A book that sometimes makes your eyes ache, but ultimately makes you smile.”
“I read this book in one sitting and then called my mom.”
“A piece that reminds me of my late mother.
“Today is the night I want to ask, ‘How are you, Mom?’”
Numerous heartfelt reviews from readers brought this book back to the world in the fall of 2024.
As a radio writer and author of six books, Park Ae-hee, who has delicately observed and comforted the hearts of those who are hunched over, has published a new book, "A Night to Ask Mom How She Is," with six more stories and heart-wrenching illustrations.
One day, while working as a radio writer, the mother who listened to her daughter's opening at the same time every day passed away.
On countless sleepless nights, the writer would ask about his mother's well-being in the dark.
I thought back to all the days we spent together.
Moments when I saw my mother smiling happily at me made me love myself even more.
The days when I would walk again, even when things were difficult, thinking of my mother who was always on my side.
One day, when he realized that those moments he thought were gone were still alive within him, the writer made a promise.
I will definitely be happy again.
There was a time when life felt easy even though it kept throwing rocks big and small at the writer.
The days when I had a mother who would stand by my side even when the world turned its back on me.
This book is a gift and a confession of love to my mother, the one and only person in this world who has given me dazzlingly bright days, the warmest being in the world, and who has always been by my side.
The author wrote this book in the hope that all the daughters in the world who miss their mothers will read it not as a sad story, but as a story of discovering the 'few joys' hidden among the 'many sorrows' of life.
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Author's Note
Chapter 1 The One Person in This World Who Is Always on My Side
Did you know that too?
Travel over comfort
That's how the girl becomes an adult
Sometimes I want to get spanked on the back by my mom
Can I live well without my mother?
How to love your daughter's man
Whenever I suddenly feel like going off track
It's always right to take someone's side
The person who knows me best in this world
I know what you want to say even if you don't say it
* An unsent letter, one_ Hello, Mom?
Chapter 2: Is my love a comfort?
Cherry Blossom Ending
I was happy to make my mom happy
Something I always wanted to tell you
The best way to love someone you love
The brightest day of my life
Rules you must follow to navigate the rough waters of life
Even if I shudder at the unspeakable loneliness
There is a separate god who protects children.
I'll always be with you until your time is up
Gone but still going
* Unsent Letter, Part 2_ The chicken my dad brought was warm and didn't get cold even in the middle of winter.
Chapter 3 If I could hug my mom a little bigger
We all hurt and are hurt.
Sometimes we drift apart from each other
Things You Only Know When You Become a Mother
The Real Reason Why Breakups Are Sad
A night of thinking about words I can never hear again
Why Daughters Look for Their Mothers
If I were much bigger than my mom, then
About the feelings I wanted to hide but couldn't
Words I couldn't hear in the end
* Unsent Letter, Part 3_ I don't think I'll ever be able to throw away the pickled garlic
Chapter 4: To live a little more righteously
I wanted to be a little better person
A being that never lets go
The first thing to do to love myself
Times that seem like jokes
A person who makes anything round
To live a little more righteously
It's a story now
When you need luck
To you who are poor, lonely, high and lonely
What remains when love fades away?
* Unsent Letter, Net_ There is one thing that will not change even if tomorrow comes
Chapter 5: Maybe It's Okay to Laugh a Little
How to Live with Loss
The moment when every daughter in the world misses her mother the most
Maybe longing is a blessing
Each person's attitude toward dealing with a breakup
The comfort of obvious words
In front of the question of whether you are happy
Mom, are you there now?
* Unsent Letter, Five_ Sending a Cactus
Chapter 6: Love Never Fade
Even if there are countless things that cannot be helped
Leaning on a small salvation
sadness for sadness' sake
With the intention of reading the books you like carefully
* Unsent Letter, Six_ Even though we are far apart now
References
Chapter 1 The One Person in This World Who Is Always on My Side
Did you know that too?
Travel over comfort
That's how the girl becomes an adult
Sometimes I want to get spanked on the back by my mom
Can I live well without my mother?
How to love your daughter's man
Whenever I suddenly feel like going off track
It's always right to take someone's side
The person who knows me best in this world
I know what you want to say even if you don't say it
* An unsent letter, one_ Hello, Mom?
Chapter 2: Is my love a comfort?
Cherry Blossom Ending
I was happy to make my mom happy
Something I always wanted to tell you
The best way to love someone you love
The brightest day of my life
Rules you must follow to navigate the rough waters of life
Even if I shudder at the unspeakable loneliness
There is a separate god who protects children.
I'll always be with you until your time is up
Gone but still going
* Unsent Letter, Part 2_ The chicken my dad brought was warm and didn't get cold even in the middle of winter.
Chapter 3 If I could hug my mom a little bigger
We all hurt and are hurt.
Sometimes we drift apart from each other
Things You Only Know When You Become a Mother
The Real Reason Why Breakups Are Sad
A night of thinking about words I can never hear again
Why Daughters Look for Their Mothers
If I were much bigger than my mom, then
About the feelings I wanted to hide but couldn't
Words I couldn't hear in the end
* Unsent Letter, Part 3_ I don't think I'll ever be able to throw away the pickled garlic
Chapter 4: To live a little more righteously
I wanted to be a little better person
A being that never lets go
The first thing to do to love myself
Times that seem like jokes
A person who makes anything round
To live a little more righteously
It's a story now
When you need luck
To you who are poor, lonely, high and lonely
What remains when love fades away?
* Unsent Letter, Net_ There is one thing that will not change even if tomorrow comes
Chapter 5: Maybe It's Okay to Laugh a Little
How to Live with Loss
The moment when every daughter in the world misses her mother the most
Maybe longing is a blessing
Each person's attitude toward dealing with a breakup
The comfort of obvious words
In front of the question of whether you are happy
Mom, are you there now?
* Unsent Letter, Five_ Sending a Cactus
Chapter 6: Love Never Fade
Even if there are countless things that cannot be helped
Leaning on a small salvation
sadness for sadness' sake
With the intention of reading the books you like carefully
* Unsent Letter, Six_ Even though we are far apart now
References
Detailed image
Into the book
My mother appeared in my dream.
Among the fragments of my dream without context, only my mother's words remain vivid in my memory.
“Good job, you did everything you could.
I did my best.
“Our daughter has always been the best.”
Only then did I burst into tears.
Is that what Mom wanted to say?
Mom knows your heart.
Don't regret anything.
It's okay.
---From "I know what you want to say even if you don't say it"
There were still many times when I wanted to go astray or go astray.
There were days when living a meek and faithful life, following the set answers, felt boring.
Often I wanted to go off track and I did.
But it always came back.
When I couldn't see where I was, when I couldn't find the right path, I saw my mother, who was always waiting for me somewhere at the end of that road.
Then I wouldn't get lost.
---From "When You Suddenly Want to Get Off Track"
If I were given another chance to spend time with my mom, I would definitely tell her.
I love everything my mom has done with her whole life, and I love her life.
Our dazzling days exist because of the nameless days you lived as a mother.
---From "Words I Always Wanted to Tell You"
Thank you, Dad.
For teaching me that loving means putting your whole heart into even the smallest things.
Thank you for always loving me to the best of your ability.
Thank you for letting me grow up with so much love.
Thank you for teaching me how to love my child.
With those warm memories, I am suddenly happy again.
---From "Unsent Letters, Two"
Sometimes I think of my mother's mischievous pranks and her laughter like iron hairs.
When life feels infinitely heavy, when life feels boring, when you try to be proud without having achieved anything, when you feel attacked by others for no reason... ...that's what I think.
Just laugh once.
Maybe life isn't as serious as we think.
---From "Times Like a Joke"
I hugged my sobbing mother and patted her back.
As I held my mother, I realized for the first time how small I was.
I wish I was much taller than my mom.
If only I could have hugged my poor mother even more.
At that time, I prayed.
In my next life, I ask that my mother be born as my daughter.
So, please, let me hug my mother, who has become my daughter, more, bigger, and warmer.
---From "If I Were Much Bigger Than My Mom"
I once heard that a person can live if he has just one day, the most shining day in his life.
I remember the shining days.
The days my mom gave me as a gift.
I was loved enough, and we loved each other.
Those days will protect me and move me forward.
And I believe.
People who truly love each other will definitely meet again someday.
Among the fragments of my dream without context, only my mother's words remain vivid in my memory.
“Good job, you did everything you could.
I did my best.
“Our daughter has always been the best.”
Only then did I burst into tears.
Is that what Mom wanted to say?
Mom knows your heart.
Don't regret anything.
It's okay.
---From "I know what you want to say even if you don't say it"
There were still many times when I wanted to go astray or go astray.
There were days when living a meek and faithful life, following the set answers, felt boring.
Often I wanted to go off track and I did.
But it always came back.
When I couldn't see where I was, when I couldn't find the right path, I saw my mother, who was always waiting for me somewhere at the end of that road.
Then I wouldn't get lost.
---From "When You Suddenly Want to Get Off Track"
If I were given another chance to spend time with my mom, I would definitely tell her.
I love everything my mom has done with her whole life, and I love her life.
Our dazzling days exist because of the nameless days you lived as a mother.
---From "Words I Always Wanted to Tell You"
Thank you, Dad.
For teaching me that loving means putting your whole heart into even the smallest things.
Thank you for always loving me to the best of your ability.
Thank you for letting me grow up with so much love.
Thank you for teaching me how to love my child.
With those warm memories, I am suddenly happy again.
---From "Unsent Letters, Two"
Sometimes I think of my mother's mischievous pranks and her laughter like iron hairs.
When life feels infinitely heavy, when life feels boring, when you try to be proud without having achieved anything, when you feel attacked by others for no reason... ...that's what I think.
Just laugh once.
Maybe life isn't as serious as we think.
---From "Times Like a Joke"
I hugged my sobbing mother and patted her back.
As I held my mother, I realized for the first time how small I was.
I wish I was much taller than my mom.
If only I could have hugged my poor mother even more.
At that time, I prayed.
In my next life, I ask that my mother be born as my daughter.
So, please, let me hug my mother, who has become my daughter, more, bigger, and warmer.
---From "If I Were Much Bigger Than My Mom"
I once heard that a person can live if he has just one day, the most shining day in his life.
I remember the shining days.
The days my mom gave me as a gift.
I was loved enough, and we loved each other.
Those days will protect me and move me forward.
And I believe.
People who truly love each other will definitely meet again someday.
---From "The Most Shining Day in Life"
Publisher's Review
Isn't that what Mom wanted to say?
“You are not alone.
“If you ever feel tired or lonely, come back to Mom.”
My mother appeared in my dream.
Among the fragments of my dream without context, only my mother's words remain vivid in my memory.
“Good job, you did everything you could.
I did my best.
“Our daughter has always been the best.”
Only then did I burst into tears.
Is that what Mom wanted to say?
Mom knows your heart.
Don't regret anything.
It's okay.
_「I know what you want to say even if you don't say it」
There were times when I wanted to go astray or go astray.
It often went off track.
When I couldn't see where I was, when I couldn't find the right path, I saw my mother waiting for me somewhere at the end of that road.
There was a time when life felt easy even though it kept throwing rocks big and small at the writer.
The days when I had a mother who would stand by my side even when the world turned its back on me.
The author confesses that just as his mother was happy to love him, he was also happy to make his mother happy.
I remember taking a taxi to get my mom's favorite soy sauce marinated crab to go.
When I found a delicious bakery, I would excitedly go to my mom with freshly baked bread.
I remember carrying the oysters I received as a holiday gift home with light steps, not realizing how heavy they were, thinking of giving them to my mom.
When I get some money from a part-time job, I give it to my mom and say, “Here, this is my allowance.
“Use it as much as you want!” and made a ridiculous fuss.
When a great movie comes out, we reserve theater tickets and plan a date with Mom and Dad.
The day when the first snow fell and I called to tell him not to miss it.
What made all of that more exciting and happy than anything else was that my mother taught me the value of love.
The best way to love someone is to share in the things that make them happiest.
I remember the shining days.
The days my mom gave me as a gift.
Those days will protect us and move us forward.
And the writer believes.
People who truly love each other will definitely meet again someday.
“If we were given time together again, I would definitely want to talk to you then.
“I love my mother’s life, the things she has dedicated her entire life to.”
About the love that still continues even though we are far apart now
“Sometimes I think of my mother’s mischievous pranks and her laughter like iron hairs.
When life feels infinitely heavy, when life feels boring, when you feel attacked by others for no reason… … that’s what I think.
Just laugh once.
“Maybe life isn’t as serious as we think.”
_From "Times Like a Joke"
It was nice to see my mother, who loved life and never gave up on enjoying it.
I learned from my mother that the most important thing we can do for the people we love is to make ourselves happy.
The author quietly found hope as he experienced loss.
I want to become a person who loves a little more today than yesterday, and a little more tomorrow than today.
When I let go of someone I love, I see people who fail, get frustrated, and live another day.
Whenever I look at them, I feel the urge to quietly tell them that I know how they feel.
As I went through the times when I could no longer share them with my mother, I felt a little sad and sometimes lonely.
But the writer is learning one by one.
I am once again learning how to love and protect myself without anyone else.
How foolish it is to believe that your mother will always be by your side.
A person whose life was to love you.
The person who has been with you all your life, helping you endure.
Even when you are sometimes crushed by the weight of life, you will always remember the one who has tried tirelessly to protect you.
I hope this book can serve as a humble tribute to all the mothers in the world who have given us dazzling, shining days.
May you, who miss your mother, receive warm longing and comfort.
“You are not alone.
“If you ever feel tired or lonely, come back to Mom.”
My mother appeared in my dream.
Among the fragments of my dream without context, only my mother's words remain vivid in my memory.
“Good job, you did everything you could.
I did my best.
“Our daughter has always been the best.”
Only then did I burst into tears.
Is that what Mom wanted to say?
Mom knows your heart.
Don't regret anything.
It's okay.
_「I know what you want to say even if you don't say it」
There were times when I wanted to go astray or go astray.
It often went off track.
When I couldn't see where I was, when I couldn't find the right path, I saw my mother waiting for me somewhere at the end of that road.
There was a time when life felt easy even though it kept throwing rocks big and small at the writer.
The days when I had a mother who would stand by my side even when the world turned its back on me.
The author confesses that just as his mother was happy to love him, he was also happy to make his mother happy.
I remember taking a taxi to get my mom's favorite soy sauce marinated crab to go.
When I found a delicious bakery, I would excitedly go to my mom with freshly baked bread.
I remember carrying the oysters I received as a holiday gift home with light steps, not realizing how heavy they were, thinking of giving them to my mom.
When I get some money from a part-time job, I give it to my mom and say, “Here, this is my allowance.
“Use it as much as you want!” and made a ridiculous fuss.
When a great movie comes out, we reserve theater tickets and plan a date with Mom and Dad.
The day when the first snow fell and I called to tell him not to miss it.
What made all of that more exciting and happy than anything else was that my mother taught me the value of love.
The best way to love someone is to share in the things that make them happiest.
I remember the shining days.
The days my mom gave me as a gift.
Those days will protect us and move us forward.
And the writer believes.
People who truly love each other will definitely meet again someday.
“If we were given time together again, I would definitely want to talk to you then.
“I love my mother’s life, the things she has dedicated her entire life to.”
About the love that still continues even though we are far apart now
“Sometimes I think of my mother’s mischievous pranks and her laughter like iron hairs.
When life feels infinitely heavy, when life feels boring, when you feel attacked by others for no reason… … that’s what I think.
Just laugh once.
“Maybe life isn’t as serious as we think.”
_From "Times Like a Joke"
It was nice to see my mother, who loved life and never gave up on enjoying it.
I learned from my mother that the most important thing we can do for the people we love is to make ourselves happy.
The author quietly found hope as he experienced loss.
I want to become a person who loves a little more today than yesterday, and a little more tomorrow than today.
When I let go of someone I love, I see people who fail, get frustrated, and live another day.
Whenever I look at them, I feel the urge to quietly tell them that I know how they feel.
As I went through the times when I could no longer share them with my mother, I felt a little sad and sometimes lonely.
But the writer is learning one by one.
I am once again learning how to love and protect myself without anyone else.
How foolish it is to believe that your mother will always be by your side.
A person whose life was to love you.
The person who has been with you all your life, helping you endure.
Even when you are sometimes crushed by the weight of life, you will always remember the one who has tried tirelessly to protect you.
I hope this book can serve as a humble tribute to all the mothers in the world who have given us dazzling, shining days.
May you, who miss your mother, receive warm longing and comfort.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: September 19, 2024
- Page count, weight, size: 348 pages | 130*190*30mm
- ISBN13: 9791193937242
- ISBN10: 1193937248
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