Soo-young Kim Books

Photographic journey through Kyongju, Japan,with corresponding descriptions.

Set against the backdrop of the end of the Japanese occupation and the Korean War, the author Kim Joo Jong portrays not only the chaotic state between the conflicting ideologies of the North and South and the tragic division into two countries but also the heavy burden of moral norms, deeply rooted in (neo)Confucian ideology of that time, on the fate of a woman who is condemned to take care of herself and her child. Kil Nyo, the protagonist of the novel, is torn between the strict (neo)Confucian norms in which she was raised and a life in which she is forced to struggle with all the adversities that befall her, from rape, unwanted motherhood, forced labor in taverns, to day laboring and returning to her parents' home. A woman as the protagonist is precisely what distinguishes this work from others, as it illuminates a world that has often remained in the shadows of Korean history – the world of women.

When seventeen-year-old Bella leaves Phoenix to live with her father in Forks, Washington, she meets an exquisitely handsome boy at school for whom she feels an overwhelming attraction and who she comes to realize is not wholly human

Black Flower puts a fictional spin on a little-known moment when thousands of Koreans fled political upheaval and the fall of their empire to seek land and freedom in Mexico, found themselves bonded laborers on its plantations, and eventually started a revolution that led briefly to a "new Korea."

Focusing on the dangers of reliance on medications like benzodiazepines and Seroquel, this guidebook offers a comprehensive approach to safely tapering off these drugs. It combines personal experiences with research, providing strategies for withdrawal, herbal remedies, and coping methods. The author emphasizes the importance of patience and determination in achieving freedom from addiction, encouraging readers to share their journey to help others avoid similar pitfalls. The ultimate goal is to foster awareness and support for those seeking liberation from harmful medications.

When seventeen-year-old Bella leaves Phoenix to live iwth her father in Forks, Washington, she meets an exquisitely handsome boy at school for whom she feels an overwhelming attraction and who she comes to realize is not wholly human

Having uncovered the dark secret of her enigmatic classmate, Edward Cullen, Bella Swan embraces her feelings for him, trusting Edward to keep her safe despite the risks. When a rival clan of vampires makes its way into Forks, though, the danger to Bella has never been more real.