{"product_id":"i-decided-to-live-as-me-isbn-9780143138228","title":"I Decided to Live as Me","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe million-copy internationally bestselling illustrated life guide about how to stop comparing yourself to others—especially on social media—and how to find the strength to be yourself\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a world where it can seem impossible to feel that you are ever good enough, and where it’s easy to judge yourself by the unrealistic standards of social media, \u003ci\u003eI Decided to Live as Me \u003c\/i\u003eoffers guidance and encouragement for celebrating yourself and feeling comfortable in your own skin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith her charming illustrations and words of comfort, Kim Suhyun has reached millions of readers—including Jung Kook from the K-pop band BTS—who have found inspiration in her journey of self-love. She offers a checklist to guide you on your own journey, with advice including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't be kind to those who aren't kind to you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemember that no one lives a perfect life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't be swayed by others' opinions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrack corny jokes sometimes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't try too hard to get along with everyone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough these tips and more, \u003ci\u003eI Decided to Live as Me\u003c\/i\u003e teaches you that by freeing yourself from the pressure of other people's expectations, you can focus on what truly matters: living not for anyone else, but for yourself.“This motivational book is a favorite of BTS’s Jin. . . . [Its] messages align with BTS’s consistent encouragement for fans to love themselves and pursue their unique journeys.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTimes Now\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The importance of being true to oneself has been emphasized by thinkers across cultures and time. . . . So why are modern readers yearning to be reminded of this centuries-old lesson? . . . Unlike the words of ancient philosophers, [Kim Suhyun’s] are rooted in everyday life, making them especially powerful to modern readers. . . . The insights the book conveys beneath its lighthearted surface seemingly resonate with people from different backgrounds.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSouth China Morning Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Utterly charming.” —\u003cb\u003eKDAF-TV CW33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A collection of heartfelt advice to live yourself as you. This self-help book became extensively popular after Jungkook recommended it to the Army.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJagran\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is a great book for anyone who feels as though they’ve been wallowing in sorrow enough or for anyone who needs a soft push to get going again. \u003ci\u003eI Decided to Live as Me\u003c\/i\u003e is what’ll help, and if you’re looking for a light-reading turnaround, you can’t find much better. . . . You’ll come away from your session with it refreshed, empowered, and clearer-minded.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNorthern Nevada Business Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eI Decided to Live as Me\u003c\/i\u003e really tries to help—and succeeds. . . . The author’s honesty holds your attention. It’s easy to empathize as she describes her own shortcomings and vulnerabilities because they are our own as well. . . . Kim’s charming and simple illustrations have a way of sticking with you. . . . The problems discussed are universal concerns in the age of information and social media. . . . One wonders if [this book] should be considered essential reading for government social welfare policymakers! . . . Accomplished translator Anton Hur . . . has done an excellent job in maintaining the spirit of the writing which made the original Korean version a bestseller. . . . I enjoyed this book. I feel I learned something, and it encouraged me to learn more and live better.” —\u003cb\u003eArlo Matisz,\u003ci\u003e The Korea Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“We live in a highly anxious world, and I can personally attest that this book has helped me in dealing with stress, social anxiety and existential dread—it is comforting, invigorating, and liberating, all at the same time.” —\u003cb\u003eAnton Hur, translator of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eI Decided to Live as Me\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eKim Suhyun\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and illustrator based in Seoul. She loves drawing, so in college she studied design. She describes herself as \"thoughtful but not too serious, lighthearted but not shallow.\" Her books have sold more than two million copies in Korea, and \u003ci\u003eI Decided to Live as Me\u003c\/i\u003e is being published around the world in more than a dozen languages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnton Hur \u003c\/b\u003e(translator) was a finalist for the National Book Award for Translated Literature and the International Booker Prize for his translation of \u003ci\u003eCursed Bunny \u003c\/i\u003eby Bora Chung and has also translated \u003ci\u003eI Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki \u003c\/i\u003eby Baek Sehee and co-translated \u003ci\u003eBeyond the Story \u003c\/i\u003eby BTS. He was born in Stockholm and lives in Seoul.","brand":"Penguin Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300183396581,"sku":"NP9780143138228","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780143138228.jpg?v=1767729624","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/i-decided-to-live-as-me-isbn-9780143138228","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}