I Decided to Live as Me: An Illustrated Checklist for How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others So You Can Learn to Love Yourself by Kim Suhyun (Hardcover)

Nonfiction - Self-Help - Personal Growth - Happiness - Body, Mind & Spirit - Inspiration and Personal Growth

Translated from the Korean by: Anton Hur

RELEASE DATE: 11/19/2024 (WILL SHIP DIRECTLY FROM OUR SUPPLIER'S WAREHOUSE)

The million-copy internationally bestselling illustrated life guide about how to stop comparing yourself to others—especially on social media—and how to find the strength to be yourself

In a world where it can seem impossible to feel that you are ever good enough, and where it’s easy to judge yourself by the unrealistic standards of social media, I Decided to Live as Me offers guidance and encouragement for celebrating yourself and feeling comfortable in your own skin.

With her charming illustrations and words of comfort, Kim Suhyun has reached millions of readers—including Jung Kook from the K-pop band BTS—who have found inspiration in her journey of self-love. She offers a checklist to guide you on your own journey, with advice including:

* Don't be kind to those who aren't kind to you.
* Remember that no one lives a perfect life.
* Don't be swayed by others' opinions.
* Crack corny jokes sometimes.
* Don't try too hard to get along with everyone.

Through these tips and more, I Decided to Live as Me teaches you that by freeing yourself from the pressure of other people's expectations, you can focus on what truly matters: living not for anyone else, but for yourself.

AUTHOR BIO:

Kim Suhyun is a writer and illustrator based in Seoul. She loves drawing, so in college she studied design. She describes herself as "thoughtful but not too serious, lighthearted but not shallow." Her books have sold more than two million copies in Korea, and I Decided to Live as Me is being published around the world in more than a dozen languages.

Anton Hur (translator) was a finalist for the National Book Award for Translated Literature and the International Booker Prize for his translation of Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung and has also translated I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki by Baek Sehee and co-translated Beyond the Story by BTS. He was born in Stockholm and lives in Seoul.

"This motivational book is a favorite of BTS's Jin. . . . [Its] messages align with BTS's consistent encouragement for fans to love themselves and pursue their unique journeys." -- Times Now

"A collection of heartfelt advice to live yourself as you. This self-help book became extensively popular after Jungkook recommended it to the Army." -- Jagran

"We live in a highly anxious world, and I can personally attest that this book has helped me in dealing with stress, social anxiety and existential dread--it is comforting, invigorating, and liberating, all at the same time." -- Anton Hur, translator of I Decided to Live as Me