Yearning for Home While I'm at Home

by Ra-bin Kwon, Jeong Oh (Illustrator), Maria Concepcion Loren R. Chua (Translator)

Genres: Self Help, Asian Literature

204 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2020

Reviews

[Husna Rosli · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book for lonely souls and those who're longing for love

[Rainy Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

"You don't even remember you hurt me, but why do I bear everything and struggle alone? How did I come all the way here?"

This book is the embodiment of myself. It spoke to me loudly, silently, in each and every pages. The author touched deep into my soul with these simple and calm writings. I like this book so much. I hope that the author and readers of this book find the happiness and home they are looking for.

[Jahnie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first two chapters talked about loneliness while the last two chapters talked about heartbreak and romantic love. I liked the first two chapters better. The last half I could not relate.

[Angeli · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think I read this book at a time when I needed it. I found the first 2 chapters especially comforting. It was also interesting to get glimpses of the writer's context, allowing readers to really feel they aren't alone in the feeling of "yearning for home". Personally, I'm not sure the last chapter fits well with the theme of the book; it would have been nice to have a chapter on how it can be lonely even when we're with family/friends (i.e. people - other than someone one is romantically involved with - who we'd expect to feel like home) instead. Still, it's generally a comforting and recommendable read, especially to people in the throes of life-weariness and modern loneliness.

[✦ Maica ✦ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. The writing, itself, was very simple but I think that’s part of its charm. You can feel the rawness of the author’s words and I feel like a lot of people could relate to her struggles.

[Siti · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love the book. Wish I had continued reading it sooner. Well, better late than never 😊

I hope that you’ll find comfort in this book, if you pick it up after reading this short-but-sweet review. Because it gave me some comfort, knowing that I’m not alone in feeling some things.

[Maria Myka · Rating 3 out of 5]

"No one sets the standard of my happiness, except for me."

I really wish I would love this more, but it's a 3/5 for me. It's so melancholic to read, like a person who had a lot of difficulties talking about things she's been sad about. It's too on the nose for me as a sad person, I think.

[JMC · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gave this a try since Kim Taehyung/BTS V read this. I'm a sucker for anything that BTS recommends. Well this one didn't meet my expectations. I guess it's because I based it on its title. Kind of hoping it'll tackle more of life hardships to transition from one place to another. In other words, I took that title literally. Little did I know it tackles everything that made me question "Why is this titled like that?" Doesn't make sense to me however when I read the pages, I could relate to some scenarios. Highlighted most of it.

So if you're looking for a self-help book that discusses more on romance or finding yourself after a break-up then this is for you. But if you're buying this because you think it's a self-help book that tackles life in general or feeling in a conflict with yourself—don't.

As for the translation/editing, didn't like it but it'll do.

[AlexaReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

“The writer and the reader comfort each other” 💙💜

[Stella B · Rating 3 out of 5]

“In order to show your sincerity without any altered meaning, you should choose your words, refine your sentences, and speak with your whole body.”
— Rabin Kwon

It’s another quick read book that gives you comfort whenever you’re feeling down, weary, or sad. Rabin showcased her vulnerability by writing her true to life depression and heartbreaks, which makes the book more relatable.

[kutingtin · Rating 3 out of 5]

a timely book that kept me company during the times i was lonely :,)

[Clio · Rating 4 out of 5]

very comforting 🥹

[Giyay Bacareza · Rating 3 out of 5]

"I'm a fish that lives in the water, but I don't like it when it rains and I get wet." This simple book made me appreciate and think about the little things in life. <3

[Jonalyn Burga · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want to read this.

[Jodi Camacho · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved how simple it is. Also the illustration is very pretty.

[Sam Pardo · Rating 2 out of 5]

There are some parts that I can relate to but mostly I couldn't. It's so-so for me.

[Lily &#x1f380; · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5~3 ⭐️

The book is good but I think the translation could be done better.

[Niamh]

I am home but I still want to go Home

[H · Rating 2 out of 5]

it was a quick read. i like the illustrations. the writing did not connect with me. perhaps it was lost in translation . or the way it was structured. it was like a reading a journal.

[Honeypie · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a bit heavy and too sad for me to read.

[Jen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this in one sitting. While the literary composition and style were simplistic, the message is one everyone needs to hear. Especially for people with mental illness like me.

An overall lovely read.

[Maui Rochell · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's been a beautiful read for me while I thought of it at first as a book dealing with being homesick of some sort, it still touched me in some aspects such as in love and friendship. ☔

Reread on 2025: Still, I forgot it was a book about love and not missing home. 😆