1cm: Origin

1cm #1

by Kim Eun-joo, Kim Jae-yeon (Illustrator)

1cm: Origin

In search of the 1cm we want to add in life.

Everyday life's creative changes that comes closer to you 1cm each day.

Words by Kim Eun-ju
Illustrations by Kim jae-yeon

See the extraordinariness of everyday life with great empathy and fresh ideas.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Contemporary, Personal Development

253 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Associated Names:
* 김은주 (Korean)
* Kim Eun-joo (English)
* คิมอึนจู (Thai)
* 金银珠 (Chinese)

Reviews

[Bibliophilic Richard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actual Rating: 3.5 / 5

[Norshafarina Faharuddin · Rating 4 out of 5]

It teaches us how to look for the "1 cm" that we want to add to our lives and is a comforting and simple read.

Comfort book and easy-to-read.

[Jeanne Rachel Matubis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book: 1CM Origin by Kim Eun-ju
Rating: 4/5
Duration: May 12, 2023

sharing an airplane read! I read this while on the way home from Hong Kong. it's a light and refreshing read, it's a book about how we can improve at least 1cm or 1% everyday. it talked about imperfections, accepting life's realities and challenges, and how we can make the most of life! among all the Korean books I got, this is one of my favorites! adding sa thread 3 of my fave pages, it's so cute ❤️

[Georgia Rae · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute! Loved the illustrations the most. It's a mishmash of musings and life reflections, spurred by lots of imaginative metaphors. Some bits I found quite dated and heteronormative while some, I found quite progressive, thought-provoking, and genuinely moving. This is something I would have probably enjoyed reading as a growing-up teen.

[Gebriel · Rating 3 out of 5]

სტერეოტიპებით სავსე წიგნია :v თინეიჯერებს მოეწონებათ წესით

[Kim Scarlet · Rating 3 out of 5]

My first impression while reading the book was, 'WOAH! THIS BOOK IS SO CREATIVE AND COLORFUL!' You know that feeling when you find a book cover that is so cute you want to buy it right away? Well, that's how I got lured in. Nevertheless, I don't regret buying this book. I love how the author was able to convey his/her words so effectively. It also motivated me to strive for self-improvement.

Now, you might be wondering why I rated it 6.5. Well, the reasons for this rating are:

1. It only took me 2 hours to finish the whole book, which I didn't like. I enjoy reading a lot, and I usually absorb what I read. I wanted to connect more with the author's thoughts, but I couldn't find the connection I was looking for.

2. It's too colorful, cute, and flashy. I would have loved to read more about the inspiring ideas and wisdom of the author, but the majority of the pages contain cute drawings.

I believe there's much to learn from the author of this book, Kim Eun Ju. I genuinely hope that her next book will be filled with inspiring ideas and motivational guidance. Nonetheless, Kim Eun Ju has done an admirable job! I still recommend this book if you are seeking for self-help books. 🫶🏻

[So Lae · Rating 5 out of 5]

Et si on redécouvrait l'amour avec 1cm de distance ? Avec parfois plus de distance ou au contraire plus de rapprochement ?

Et si on s'écartait des phrases toutes faites, des sentiments clichés, des ressentis triviaux et qu'on osait se regarder, soi même et en couple de manière différente ?



C'est toute l'originalité de ce si très beau ouvrage écrit par Kim Eunju et joliment illustré par Yang Hyunjung comme pour leur ouvrage précédent.



C'est doux, ça se lit comme des petits conseils simples mais efficaces remplis de poésie, de remise en questions mais aussi de perspectives différentes, d'analyses à contre courant.



Je le conseille à tout ceux qui sont en couple, l'ont été un jour ou en plein interrogation amoureuse car il y a des idées et des conseils très chouettes et qui souvent donnent le sourire !



Un peu axé "développement personnel", cet ouvrage n'en suit pour autant pas les codes ni l'idée première et c'est en ce sens que je l'ai énormément apprécié !

[Ryza · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Believe that you can do something for the world. Seeing that you make this world a better place is the most invaluable thing in life. Everything has a purpose—your talents, your taste, your situations. Discover your purpose, keep it in mind, and take action."

A warm read. Some things said didn't make sense to me now, but I will keep coming back to it with a belief that somehow, some day, it will make sense—and it will be beautiful. :)

Rating: 3.5

[Lhiza · Rating 3 out of 5]

Saying "I'Il wait until I'm 100% ready” means "I won't ever start."

I’ve meant to read this one slowly, one page a day, only to be pressured to finish it in 1 hour. This book is heading to its new home! There are lovely passages and random activities. But I believe it was mainly designed for reflection, maybe after a long day, and not to be devoured quickly.

[Francisca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another self-help book to find our truly self. Different with 1 cm between you and me which has long theoritical about the topic, this book is more simpler. I like this better. The illustration is cute too!

[Christal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple and light read with amusing illustrations. Perfect for my musings on a rest day or a tiresome week (life).

Five stars for illustration, 3.5 for words.

[Ivy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an easy read! I liked the mini activities inside this book. It's relaxing and some contents are surprising and witty!

[Kopi n read · Rating 4 out of 5]

Keri lang s'ya. Comfort book lang.

[Ronie Cardosa · Rating 5 out of 5]

The content of this book is very spot on, I somehow regret I finished it immediately. It was a nice journey, especially the last part. I would love to read the sequel of this book!

[Marjorie Diaz · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book will help you ask questions about your life. It left you with a lot of questions.

[Jon Alysson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very entertaining short book, a lot of quotable quotes/figuresm Relatable

[Steffie Asuncion · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read the English version and some of the translation doesn't even make sense to me so maybe, this is better if read in Korean and I might try that if I get a Korean copy.

[Tiii · Rating 5 out of 5]

Baru pertama kali beli buku colorful begini, imut lucu semua jadi satu. Menggemaskan

[lila · Rating 3 out of 5]

3–3.5*

”In the end, the choices you make each moment are a way of choosing what you become.”

Adorable illustrations! Quick, lighthearted read. :’)

[PrincessLhala · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a beautiful graphic novel! Glad i was able to read and enjoyed it.

[Sans · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very entertaining short book, a lot of quoted/figurism. Very relatable

[Marie Rubia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to read. It gives comfort and encouragement to see that 1cm in life.

[Konayukidonsaeng · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read to have a break from long reading.

[Nopadol Rompho · Rating 5 out of 5]

เป็นหนังสือแนวพัฒนาตัวเองอีกเล่มที่อ่านแล้วเพลิดเพลิน มีรูปสวย ๆ ตลอดเล่ม แต่ได้ข้อคิดดี ๆ ที่นำไปใช้กับชีวิตได้

[readsandramble · Rating 5 out of 5]

“𝙸𝚏 𝚘𝚗𝚕𝚢 𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚜𝚖𝚒𝚕𝚎𝚜 𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚘𝚏 𝟷𝟶𝟶 𝚋𝚕𝚊𝚗𝚔 𝚏𝚊𝚌𝚎𝚜,
𝚕𝚎𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚋𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞.
𝙸𝚏 𝚘𝚗𝚕𝚢 𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚘𝚗 𝚒𝚜 𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚠𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚝 𝚔𝚎𝚎𝚙 𝚜𝚒𝚕𝚎𝚗𝚝,
𝚕𝚎𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚋𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞.
𝙸𝚏 𝚘𝚗𝚕𝚢 𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚘𝚗 𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚞𝚙 𝚊𝚏𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚊 𝚏𝚊𝚕𝚕,
𝚕𝚎𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚋𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞.
𝙸𝚏 𝚘𝚗𝚕𝚢 𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚘𝚗 𝚏𝚒𝚛𝚖𝚕𝚢 𝚋𝚎𝚕𝚒𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚜 𝚒𝚗 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚠𝚑𝚒𝚕𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚝 𝚍𝚘𝚗’𝚝 𝚌𝚊𝚛𝚎,
𝚕𝚎𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚘𝚗 𝚋𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞.

𝙳𝚘𝚗’𝚝 𝚋𝚎 𝚊𝚏𝚛𝚊𝚒𝚍
𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚏𝚒𝚛𝚜𝚝 𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚖𝚒𝚕𝚎, 𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚐, 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚞𝚙, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎.

𝙰𝚏𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚢𝚘𝚞, 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚋𝚎
𝚊 𝚜𝚎𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚍 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚘𝚗 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚖𝚒𝚕𝚎,
𝚊 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚛𝚍 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚘𝚗 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚐,
𝚊 𝚏𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚝𝚑 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚘𝚗 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚍,
𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚊 𝚏𝚒𝚏𝚝𝚑 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚘𝚗 𝚝𝚘 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎—
𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚙𝚎𝚘𝚙𝚕𝚎 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞
𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚖𝚊𝚔𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚕𝚍 𝚋𝚎𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚒𝚏𝚞𝚕.

𝙰𝚌𝚝𝚞𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚢, 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚗 𝚓𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚊 𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚏𝚞𝚕 𝚘𝚏 𝚙𝚎𝚘𝚙𝚕𝚎
𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝚌𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚕𝚍 𝚕𝚒𝚟𝚊𝚋𝚕𝚎.”

[Angeli · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been obsessing with these Adarna Pop (Apop) Books recently!

I guess his has got to be my favorite of the ones they've published YET. I love books with illustrations in them. And what's fun about this is that this book is for "adulting." Ugh, adulting is hard but we gotta keep moving forward!

I love so many things about this book--apart from the illustrations, which are super cute! I love that it's divided in parts on thinking, loving, growing, and just simply existing. So just imagine how this book is helping me during these times (during my existential crisis lmao).

I recommend this book to anyone who just wants a time out from the world. This book is one helluva reminder that humans are humans. Not robots.

[Angeli · Rating 3 out of 5]

I might be able to give this 3.5 stars.

This is a light but meaningful read. It features a quirky collection of illustrations and insights, both speaking of simple truths that are easily overlooked in the bustle of everyday life. Some of the messages may seem overused, but they all are useful prompts for reflection. I also like how the book has some interactive features, some subtle enough to encourahe a bit of backreading to notice. Generally a fun and inspiring read!