Without adverbs, there is no life.
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Book Introduction
"We desperately needed this kind of profound comfort."
The hit 'Brunch Story' that made 500,000 people cry,
Finally published in book form at the request of readers!
The so-called author's first essay.
The series “There is no life without adverbs” serialized on Brunch Story has been published as a book thanks to the enthusiastic response from readers.
This book contains a journey to explore the essence of life through 'adverbs,' one of the parts of speech.
Adverbs are often considered secondary elements in sentences, but in fact, they play a role in adding power to sentences and enriching their meaning. Few words can so honestly reveal our attitudes and feelings toward life.
The so-called author puts such adverbs on stage as main characters and provides deep insight into the worries that make us wander through life, such as family, self-reflection, and human relationships.
The author says that the conversation with the adverb, which began with the question, "Who am I?", ended with the realization that "life is not about being lived, but about living."
Conversations with these adverbs will provide new perspectives to everyone seeking a clue to life, from those contemplating their own identity to those reflecting on their past paths.
Furthermore, I hope that the author's adverbs will serve as a stepping stone to help us overcome the painful moments we face in life with a little more lightness, and to gently caress the bare face of life that we have previously ignored.
The hit 'Brunch Story' that made 500,000 people cry,
Finally published in book form at the request of readers!
The so-called author's first essay.
The series “There is no life without adverbs” serialized on Brunch Story has been published as a book thanks to the enthusiastic response from readers.
This book contains a journey to explore the essence of life through 'adverbs,' one of the parts of speech.
Adverbs are often considered secondary elements in sentences, but in fact, they play a role in adding power to sentences and enriching their meaning. Few words can so honestly reveal our attitudes and feelings toward life.
The so-called author puts such adverbs on stage as main characters and provides deep insight into the worries that make us wander through life, such as family, self-reflection, and human relationships.
The author says that the conversation with the adverb, which began with the question, "Who am I?", ended with the realization that "life is not about being lived, but about living."
Conversations with these adverbs will provide new perspectives to everyone seeking a clue to life, from those contemplating their own identity to those reflecting on their past paths.
Furthermore, I hope that the author's adverbs will serve as a stepping stone to help us overcome the painful moments we face in life with a little more lightness, and to gently caress the bare face of life that we have previously ignored.
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index
Prologue Hide and Seek
Chapter 1 Family, with love, not shackles
All in all, my marriage is happy / I won't be too sorry.
Dad! / No matter how much I think about it, I can never / Let you go / Please, God, please / Is there anything I can do? / Someday, we'll really say goodbye / Even if I'm left alone / Dare you, you can do it / After all, aren't we family?
Chapter 2 I don't know if there is a right answer to the test of life,
Anyway, life is unpredictable / What if I win the lottery? / I'm waiting endlessly / How are you doing? / God, all the excitement and fear of the beginning / Why does this have to happen to me of all people? / Looking back at the past all the time / Almost within reach, but still not there / I almost missed it! / You can just go there / Just take a walk / Live in this moment / Those exceptionally warm days / Such a beautiful life
Chapter 3: Days of Finding Myself
Sometimes, I become a different person / Won't I just not be able to bear it? / Won't I just repeat everything again? / Saying what I like the most / Suddenly, everything that comes to mind is intense / Has so much time already passed? / Rather than someone who gets it done, someone who 'keeps it' going / Even though my body is weak / I'm always by your side
Chapter 4 You and I, Overcoming the Walls of Relationship
Maybe, it was all a misunderstanding / I couldn't bear to break up / Because I didn't know / Don't be indifferent to careless words / Could it be that he did that to me? / Could it be that I did something wrong? / It's okay to hate it for no reason / Honestly, it could be 'careless', right? / I don't want to do that all of a sudden / Wait a minute / Only you / You first, not me? / The dream and illusion of togetherness
Chapter 5: Entirely in the world, solely to the world
Of course, nothing in the world is taken for granted / There's a hole in the belief that it's certain / Perhaps, he must have been like that / Indeed, it's worth it / Are you still hesitating? / Nothing is free / The pain or leisure of those who have less / What on earth is a better failure? / If you don't do it at all, you won't be blamed / If you do it properly, everything
Epilogue_ Author's Note: Finally, my writing becomes a book.
Chapter 1 Family, with love, not shackles
All in all, my marriage is happy / I won't be too sorry.
Dad! / No matter how much I think about it, I can never / Let you go / Please, God, please / Is there anything I can do? / Someday, we'll really say goodbye / Even if I'm left alone / Dare you, you can do it / After all, aren't we family?
Chapter 2 I don't know if there is a right answer to the test of life,
Anyway, life is unpredictable / What if I win the lottery? / I'm waiting endlessly / How are you doing? / God, all the excitement and fear of the beginning / Why does this have to happen to me of all people? / Looking back at the past all the time / Almost within reach, but still not there / I almost missed it! / You can just go there / Just take a walk / Live in this moment / Those exceptionally warm days / Such a beautiful life
Chapter 3: Days of Finding Myself
Sometimes, I become a different person / Won't I just not be able to bear it? / Won't I just repeat everything again? / Saying what I like the most / Suddenly, everything that comes to mind is intense / Has so much time already passed? / Rather than someone who gets it done, someone who 'keeps it' going / Even though my body is weak / I'm always by your side
Chapter 4 You and I, Overcoming the Walls of Relationship
Maybe, it was all a misunderstanding / I couldn't bear to break up / Because I didn't know / Don't be indifferent to careless words / Could it be that he did that to me? / Could it be that I did something wrong? / It's okay to hate it for no reason / Honestly, it could be 'careless', right? / I don't want to do that all of a sudden / Wait a minute / Only you / You first, not me? / The dream and illusion of togetherness
Chapter 5: Entirely in the world, solely to the world
Of course, nothing in the world is taken for granted / There's a hole in the belief that it's certain / Perhaps, he must have been like that / Indeed, it's worth it / Are you still hesitating? / Nothing is free / The pain or leisure of those who have less / What on earth is a better failure? / If you don't do it at all, you won't be blamed / If you do it properly, everything
Epilogue_ Author's Note: Finally, my writing becomes a book.
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Into the book
It is clear that love for family is not one-sided but reciprocal.
There is no one in this world who is lacking or inadequate to have a family.
I want to overcome the old barrier in my heart that kept me from loving out of a sense of responsibility or burden.
--- p.53 From “Anyway, aren’t we family?”
I kneel down and pray today again before the beautiful moments of life that are constantly being reborn and disappear in the blink of an eye.
'Please help me love everyone's life more, without discrimination.'
As I wait for my mother to enter the operating room, I am reminded once again that life is not enough for everyone.
It is 'this' beautiful and 'this' loving because it is not enough.
--- p.112 From “Such a Beautiful Life”
Sometimes my shadow gets lost in the darkness and I can't see where it has gone.
The world is filled with darkness and loneliness pierces my bones.
That's when I lost myself.
I struggle and struggle to get myself back.
We seem to know instinctively.
Even though you can't see it, somewhere inside me, I'm trembling in exile.
--- p.150 From “I am always by your side”
How many times in life have we felt a sense of futility, realizing that the dream of "togetherness" was nothing more than an illusion? Only when our "togetherness" with each other blends beautifully and resonates as one can we achieve true happiness in relationships.
--- p.202 From “Together, the Dream and Illusion”
Perhaps we are falling into a state of profound nihilism.
In the first place, we turn away from the idea that something like ‘proper’ does not exist in the world.
But in no case should we become insensitive to the tyranny of unjust power.
A world where truth is buried in graves must never be tolerated.
There is no one in this world who is lacking or inadequate to have a family.
I want to overcome the old barrier in my heart that kept me from loving out of a sense of responsibility or burden.
--- p.53 From “Anyway, aren’t we family?”
I kneel down and pray today again before the beautiful moments of life that are constantly being reborn and disappear in the blink of an eye.
'Please help me love everyone's life more, without discrimination.'
As I wait for my mother to enter the operating room, I am reminded once again that life is not enough for everyone.
It is 'this' beautiful and 'this' loving because it is not enough.
--- p.112 From “Such a Beautiful Life”
Sometimes my shadow gets lost in the darkness and I can't see where it has gone.
The world is filled with darkness and loneliness pierces my bones.
That's when I lost myself.
I struggle and struggle to get myself back.
We seem to know instinctively.
Even though you can't see it, somewhere inside me, I'm trembling in exile.
--- p.150 From “I am always by your side”
How many times in life have we felt a sense of futility, realizing that the dream of "togetherness" was nothing more than an illusion? Only when our "togetherness" with each other blends beautifully and resonates as one can we achieve true happiness in relationships.
--- p.202 From “Together, the Dream and Illusion”
Perhaps we are falling into a state of profound nihilism.
In the first place, we turn away from the idea that something like ‘proper’ does not exist in the world.
But in no case should we become insensitive to the tyranny of unjust power.
A world where truth is buried in graves must never be tolerated.
--- p.247 From "If it's done properly, everything"
Publisher's Review
Brunch Story Magazine, which drew 500,000 viewers, "There is no life without adverbs."
Recommendations from readers who have read it first!
Maybe your writing will bring me back to life.
(abstract**)
I am always amazed by the author's ability to draw deep thoughts from common everyday words.
(one*)
I can only marvel at how you can so accurately express your thoughts with the most appropriate words.
(la**)
He must be a magician who exquisitely expresses life through adverbs.
You turned me into a huge fan in an instant, even though I started reading without thinking.
(not**)
The author's adverb series provides a deep look into human emotions.
(under**)
I am drawn into your writing, which allows me to look deeper than anyone else into the gaps in the words created by adverbs.
(Bo*)
I am amazed by the variety of adverbs and once again amazed by the author's writing skills as he unfolds the story with each adverb as if possessed.
(Meditation****)
This is the first time I've read such a persuasive and kind essay.
(Cha******)
There is no moment in our lives without an adverb.
Comfort and insight salvaged from the cracks of language
They say that language leaves traces of the person who wrote it.
This is inevitable because speech and writing are the means through which we express our attitudes, thoughts, values, and personality towards everyday life.
The author of this book, “There is no life without adverbs,” paid particular attention to ‘adverbs.’
In fact, adverbs are not essential elements in a sentence, so they are often overlooked.
Some people say that sentences with many adverbs are not very good sentences, and that the fewer adverbs you use, the more concise your writing becomes.
However, adverbs serve to make what is being said clearer and enrich the meaning, so few words leave such a strong trace of life.
Perhaps the so-called author also thought about this very point.
It started with a vague thought that 'the questions and answers about life seemed to be hidden at the same time', but in reality, I realized that there were countless adverbs hidden in life that governed our day, our month, and our year.
The conversation with the vice-president, which began with the hope of finding even a small clue in a mysterious life, ended with the small realization that 'life is not about being lived, but about living.'
This book is the result of deep reflection on life, seen through the gaps between words.
Above all, it presents a profound insight into the worries that make us wander through life, such as family, self-reflection, and human relationships, by putting the honest word 'adverb' on stage as the main character.
The author's story, which delicately captures how commonly used adverbs convey our emotions, relationships, and the meaning of our existence, not only provides comfort to weary people but also offers a new perspective on life.
To you who are wandering in search of a clue to life
I suggest a conversation with the vice president.
The journey of finding clues to life in the cracks of language is divided into five chapters.
In Chapter 1, ‘Family, with Love, Not Shackles,’ the complex emotions felt within the confines of family are delicately expressed through adverbs such as ‘generally,’ ‘never,’ and ‘dare.’
Chapter 2, “I don’t know if there is a right answer to the test of life,” contains the uncertainty of life and the process of finding meaning in that uncertainty through adverbs such as “anyway,” “somehow,” and “this way.”
In Chapter 3, ‘Days of Finding Myself’, the journey of discovering ‘true self’ is depicted through adverbs such as ‘definitely’, ‘suddenly’, and ‘certainly’.
In Chapter 4, ‘You and I, Overcoming the Walls of Relationships’, thoughts and stories about human relationships are told through adverbs such as ‘maybe’, ‘perhaps’, and ‘for a moment’.
Chapter 5, ‘Totally in the World, Alone to the World’, concludes with thoughts on the perspective on the world and the direction of life using adverbs such as ‘of course’, ‘probably’, and ‘indeed’.
This book will offer a new perspective to anyone seeking a clue to life, from those struggling with identity to those reflecting on their past paths.
As one reader put it, “Perhaps your writings are what bring me back to life,” I believe this book will go beyond a simple essay and serve as a warm companion that soothes the heart, and will be an opportunity for self-reflection through the rediscovery of everyday life.
The moment we discover the truth of life contained in the adverbs we use without thinking, the weight of everyday life will shift and life will become richer.
If you read this book, I hope you will immediately take another look at the adverbs that have permeated your daily life.
Maybe there is a clue to life that you are looking for there.
Recommendations from readers who have read it first!
Maybe your writing will bring me back to life.
(abstract**)
I am always amazed by the author's ability to draw deep thoughts from common everyday words.
(one*)
I can only marvel at how you can so accurately express your thoughts with the most appropriate words.
(la**)
He must be a magician who exquisitely expresses life through adverbs.
You turned me into a huge fan in an instant, even though I started reading without thinking.
(not**)
The author's adverb series provides a deep look into human emotions.
(under**)
I am drawn into your writing, which allows me to look deeper than anyone else into the gaps in the words created by adverbs.
(Bo*)
I am amazed by the variety of adverbs and once again amazed by the author's writing skills as he unfolds the story with each adverb as if possessed.
(Meditation****)
This is the first time I've read such a persuasive and kind essay.
(Cha******)
There is no moment in our lives without an adverb.
Comfort and insight salvaged from the cracks of language
They say that language leaves traces of the person who wrote it.
This is inevitable because speech and writing are the means through which we express our attitudes, thoughts, values, and personality towards everyday life.
The author of this book, “There is no life without adverbs,” paid particular attention to ‘adverbs.’
In fact, adverbs are not essential elements in a sentence, so they are often overlooked.
Some people say that sentences with many adverbs are not very good sentences, and that the fewer adverbs you use, the more concise your writing becomes.
However, adverbs serve to make what is being said clearer and enrich the meaning, so few words leave such a strong trace of life.
Perhaps the so-called author also thought about this very point.
It started with a vague thought that 'the questions and answers about life seemed to be hidden at the same time', but in reality, I realized that there were countless adverbs hidden in life that governed our day, our month, and our year.
The conversation with the vice-president, which began with the hope of finding even a small clue in a mysterious life, ended with the small realization that 'life is not about being lived, but about living.'
This book is the result of deep reflection on life, seen through the gaps between words.
Above all, it presents a profound insight into the worries that make us wander through life, such as family, self-reflection, and human relationships, by putting the honest word 'adverb' on stage as the main character.
The author's story, which delicately captures how commonly used adverbs convey our emotions, relationships, and the meaning of our existence, not only provides comfort to weary people but also offers a new perspective on life.
To you who are wandering in search of a clue to life
I suggest a conversation with the vice president.
The journey of finding clues to life in the cracks of language is divided into five chapters.
In Chapter 1, ‘Family, with Love, Not Shackles,’ the complex emotions felt within the confines of family are delicately expressed through adverbs such as ‘generally,’ ‘never,’ and ‘dare.’
Chapter 2, “I don’t know if there is a right answer to the test of life,” contains the uncertainty of life and the process of finding meaning in that uncertainty through adverbs such as “anyway,” “somehow,” and “this way.”
In Chapter 3, ‘Days of Finding Myself’, the journey of discovering ‘true self’ is depicted through adverbs such as ‘definitely’, ‘suddenly’, and ‘certainly’.
In Chapter 4, ‘You and I, Overcoming the Walls of Relationships’, thoughts and stories about human relationships are told through adverbs such as ‘maybe’, ‘perhaps’, and ‘for a moment’.
Chapter 5, ‘Totally in the World, Alone to the World’, concludes with thoughts on the perspective on the world and the direction of life using adverbs such as ‘of course’, ‘probably’, and ‘indeed’.
This book will offer a new perspective to anyone seeking a clue to life, from those struggling with identity to those reflecting on their past paths.
As one reader put it, “Perhaps your writings are what bring me back to life,” I believe this book will go beyond a simple essay and serve as a warm companion that soothes the heart, and will be an opportunity for self-reflection through the rediscovery of everyday life.
The moment we discover the truth of life contained in the adverbs we use without thinking, the weight of everyday life will shift and life will become richer.
If you read this book, I hope you will immediately take another look at the adverbs that have permeated your daily life.
Maybe there is a clue to life that you are looking for there.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: May 30, 2025
- Page count, weight, size: 251 pages | 145*220*15mm
- ISBN13: 9791185401850
- ISBN10: 1185401857
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