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The Korean Book of Happiness: Joy, Resilience and the Art of Giving

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內容簡介 韓國幸福書：快樂、堅韌和給予的藝術 透過這本書探索迷人的韓國文化，了解韓國的生活方式如何讓生活更幸福、更充實。 作者用詼諧迷人的文筆，分享他對韓國的了解：一個充滿活力、國際化的工業強國，有著古老哲學的底蘊，堅持快樂、堅韌和給予的藝術。 跟隨作者Barbara J. Zitwer穿梭在喧鬧的首爾、幽靜的深山佛寺、奇妙的主題公園和海女的故鄉濟州島，一路上他分享文化差異的趣事、頂級旅行密技和當地食譜，讓讀者彷彿身臨其境感受這個國家的美麗。The Korean Book of Happiness invites you to explore a beguiling culture and learn how the Korean way can make your life happier and more fulfilled.In this witty, charming book, Zitwer shares all that she has learnt about this fascinating country: a vibrant, global powerhouse of culture and industry with an enduring devotion to the ancient philosophies of Han, Heung and Jeong (resilience, joy and the art of giving).We follow Zitwer as she travels from the buzzing capital of Seoul to a meeting with Buddhist nuns in the mountains, from the bizarre theme park within the Demilitarized Zone to the tropical island of Jeju, home to Haenyeo, the inspirational, octogenarian, female divers. Along the way she regales us with hilarious anecdotes of her cultural faux pas, top travel tips and local recipes as well as magical moments of understanding and connection.

作者介紹

作者介紹 Barbara J. Zitwer, is an international literary agent and author of the novel, The J.M. Barrie Ladies' Swimming Society (2012). As an agent, she specialises in Korean literature and has launched the international careers of some of the most celebrated, prize-winning Korean authors, including: Booker Prize winner, Han Kang, author of The Vegetarian and Man Asian Prize winner, Kyung-sook Shin, author of New York Times bestseller, Please Look After Mom. She graduated from Columbia Film School and, prior to working in publishing, she produced films including Vampire's Kiss with Nicolas C age. She lives in New York City with her husband and their two dogs.

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