처음처럼

by 신영복

KOREAN TEXT

307 pages, Paperback

Published February 29, 2016

Reviews

[Jeff]

The book is divided into 4 main sections, but the entire book is a series of short writings. Each bit(?) ranges in length from just one sentence to around two pages. That is, it's a mix of very short, pithy thoughts, and slightly longer excursions. Some of them are personal reflections, and others are ruminations on more abstract ideas. Quite a few of the writings revolve around the idea of "people" - what are we doing on this earth, how can/should we live together. Most of the writings are accompanied by a simple illustration or some calligraphy. All in all, it is both enjoyable and thought-provoking. I would like to read it again some time down the road.

[Joo Shim]

"돕는다는 것은 우산을 들어주는 것이 아니라
함께 비를 맞는 것입니다"
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