The Korean Book of Happiness

Barbara J. Zitwer travelled across South Korea asking what its idea of a good life actually consists of. A literary agent with long-standing ties to Korean writers, she moves from the streets of Seoul to mountain temples, island villages and cultural landmarks, recording conversations, customs, food and the habits of resilience and generosity she found there. Recipes and travel notes sit alongside personal reflection, so the book works as reading, as cultural background and as a loose itinerary. The essentials: • Travel writing across Seoul, mountain temples and coastal islands • Korean recipes included alongside the narrative • Conversations with writers, hosts and people met on the road • Cultural context useful before a first visit to the country A rewarding read for anyone drawn to Korean culture, travel memoir or reflective nonfiction, and this English edition can be ordered from Boipoka.