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Jian’s Bapsang: A Korean Novel of Healing and Resilience for the Burnout Generation
This novel introduces Jian, a solitary soul standing on the brink of ‘Burnout,’ utterly exhausted by the endless competition and relentless demand for performance that characterize modern life. Believing her existence to be a burden, she prepares for her final moments. Yet, her despair is miraculously postponed by a chance encounter with the deep Korean sentiment of Jeong (情) and the comforting warmth of her Grandmother’s Bapsang (밥상—a traditional Korean meal table). Jian journeys to a place infused with traditional Korean life and wisdom, where she finds universal truths about life in every ingredient and natural element around her. Across sixteen chapters, the novel delicately traces her inner healing process through beautiful Korean metaphors, such as learning humility through ‘The Wisdom of the Bowed Rice’ and understanding that enduring hardship ferments a stronger self through ‘The Salting: Becoming Kimchi’. She also draws strength and perspective from reflecting on the contemplation and self-sacrifice of great Korean historical figures. The climax unfolds amidst the profound sorrow of losing her grandfather. In her greatest pain, Jian realizes that the Grandmother’s Bapsang is not just a meal, but the ‘Ultimate Love that Postpones Life’ against the tide of despair. Embracing this precious affection, she decides to postpone death until a distant tomorrow. This is the wisest and warmest Korean consolation for the entire Burnout Generation—an essential guide for you, who are weary of modern solitude and have lost the reason to live. Download Jian’s Bapsang today to serve a warm bowl of comfort to your own shattered life and regain the courage to start anew.
“May your steps never cease. Even if today crumbles, tomorrow is not too late. Slowly is fine… because the flowers will bloom again.”
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Author Bio:
Believes that forgotten pieces of love
and the warmth of a simple meal
can help a person breathe again in times of crisis.
Writes to capture the quiet moments that hold a weary heart together,
offering a place of rest for readers who feel overwhelmed.