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jeslife's review
hopeful
informative
relaxing
slow-paced
5.0
one of my comfort book. i love this so much. live for our own.
page_karla's review
4.0
I read this as part of a book club I am in, plus it was one of JK's reads. However, I am a little bit discriminating of my books especially self-help books even if it is highly recommended. I will say that I love the author's wit and almost sarcastic way of writing, it comes across as authentic and unpretentious. I feel like she really believes in what she says and most of the things she said based on her experiences are really relatable especially to women. I love that she encourages people to love yourself first, which is actually part of BTS' messages in their songs, maybe that is why it resonates to JK so much as well. One small thing that I did not quite get, though, is the concept "it's ok to be ordinary" but at the same time you need to determine what you are good at and what you enjoy the most in choosing a profession, or be ambitious if that is what makes you happy. Maybe I need to reread those passages again to determine if there is really a contradiction there, but I guess what she is trying to say that if you fail in certain things, or life doesn't exactly turn out the way you want to (hello, story of my life) then just accept it and it doesn't make your life any less meaningful. I would recommend it to readers, especially of Asian descent like me, with the rising violence against Asians, this book is a good reminder of how we are all humans and not to be discriminated upon and to just stand up for oneself. :)
pendgzmn's review
4.0
I loved how this book can comfort you yet it will somehow make you think and reevaluate your beliefs. A good book for growth. Such a nice read.
jeannamarie's review
5.0
Took me a while to get the light this book, only because I was taking my time with it.
I really enjoyed this book recommendation. Thanks again, 김석우. I also finished this book when I’ve been mentally having a hard time and a lot of the latter part of the book was what I really needed to hear right now. I’ll carry some of the little pieces of wisdom with me.
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이 책에 불을 붙이는데 시간이 좀 걸렸는데, 시간을 들여 책을 썼기 때문입니다.
이 책 추천 정말 즐거웠어요. 다시 한 번 감사합니다 김석우. 저도 정신적으로 힘든 시기에 이 책을 끝냈고 책의 후반부의 많은 부분이 제가 지금 듣고 싶은 것이었고 작은 지혜들을 가지고 갈게요.
I really enjoyed this book recommendation. Thanks again, 김석우. I also finished this book when I’ve been mentally having a hard time and a lot of the latter part of the book was what I really needed to hear right now. I’ll carry some of the little pieces of wisdom with me.
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이 책에 불을 붙이는데 시간이 좀 걸렸는데, 시간을 들여 책을 썼기 때문입니다.
이 책 추천 정말 즐거웠어요. 다시 한 번 감사합니다 김석우. 저도 정신적으로 힘든 시기에 이 책을 끝냈고 책의 후반부의 많은 부분이 제가 지금 듣고 싶은 것이었고 작은 지혜들을 가지고 갈게요.
thereadingcat15's review
3.0
It was fine but sadly, this is not for me.
You can read more about my thoughts here: https://thecatwithabook.wordpress.com/2023/02/02/book-review-i-decided-to-live-as-me/
You can read more about my thoughts here: https://thecatwithabook.wordpress.com/2023/02/02/book-review-i-decided-to-live-as-me/
moonbird_13's review
5.0
Review 27/09/23
This book was recommended by Jungkook. I'm glad I read it.
I almost forgot everything but I remembered being so excited about my first Korean book and having found a copy of it on the internet. So according my young self who never liked reading, this gal deserved a five star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ig
This book was recommended by Jungkook. I'm glad I read it.
I almost forgot everything but I remembered being so excited about my first Korean book and having found a copy of it on the internet. So according my young self who never liked reading, this gal deserved a five star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ig
doranwannabee's review
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
3.0
To the reader who has lived, or lives, in a similar society as the author, you'll find this book will serve you well in areas of inspiration, individuality, and thinking for yourself - provided, perhaps, that you share the same values as the author. If not, it may still give you valuable insights into yourself and your relationship with your community.
To the reader who lives in a heterogeneous society that is liberal with self-expression and standing out, you won't find that many new ideas. You have probably arrived at the same general conclusions already well before you got your hands on this book. You'll gain an insight into South Korean society though. Instead, this book will serve to remind you of your values as an individual and to stick with them when you find yourself burying who you are to keep the peace. After all, the pressure to conform is ever present in any community.
Personally, what I liked most about this book is that despite the majority of its content being about the pursuit of individuality and authenticity to self, it ends with the call to go back to the tribe as an individual with a firm sense of self and values. All the talk about putting one's self first is not for its own sake, it is ultimately about being strongly rooted in one's self so one may contribute meaningfully to their tribe and even change it for the better. Not a novel suggestion but it bears repeating in any form.
I found the writing sort of bland but works well enough in achieving its goal: " to give warmth and comfort for a short while".
To the reader who lives in a heterogeneous society that is liberal with self-expression and standing out, you won't find that many new ideas. You have probably arrived at the same general conclusions already well before you got your hands on this book. You'll gain an insight into South Korean society though. Instead, this book will serve to remind you of your values as an individual and to stick with them when you find yourself burying who you are to keep the peace. After all, the pressure to conform is ever present in any community.
Personally, what I liked most about this book is that despite the majority of its content being about the pursuit of individuality and authenticity to self, it ends with the call to go back to the tribe as an individual with a firm sense of self and values. All the talk about putting one's self first is not for its own sake, it is ultimately about being strongly rooted in one's self so one may contribute meaningfully to their tribe and even change it for the better. Not a novel suggestion but it bears repeating in any form.
I found the writing sort of bland but works well enough in achieving its goal: " to give warmth and comfort for a short while".