I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki

Name: I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
SKU: 9781526648099
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By Baek Sehee

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( 68,412 ratings, 10,944 reviews)

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I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki by Baek Sehee is a candid memoir that chronicles the author's experiences with dysthymia, a form of chronic depression. Through a series of therapy sessions, Sehee explores her struggles with mental health, identity, and the pressures of modern life in South Korea, all conveyed with an engaging blend of vulnerability and humour.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in candid memoirs that explore mental health, personal growth, and the everyday struggles of finding balance in life. Through honest and relatable reflections, it offers a unique perspective on navigating anxiety and depression while seeking comfort in small joys.

I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki

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PRE-ORDER THE SEQUEL I WANT TO DIE BUT I STILL WANT TO EAT TTEOKBOKKI NOW

THE PHENOMENAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER | TRANSLATED BY INTERNATIONAL BOOKER SHORTLISTEE ANTON HUR

'Will strike a chord with anyone who feels that their public life is at odds with how they really feel inside.' Red

Baek Sehee, a successful young social media director at a publishing house, is grappling with her inner turmoil. Despite her exterior composedness, she deals with persistent feelings of low self-worth, anxiety, and self-doubt, coupled with harsh judgement of others. To the outside world, she maintains the calm and ease required by her lifestyle, but this façade is physically and mentally draining. Yearning for deeper connections, she decides to seek professional help.

In her journey towards understanding herself better, Baek begins visiting a psychiatrist. During these sessions, spanning over 12 weeks, she candidly expresses her struggles with depression and explores whether her fondness for her favourite street food, the hot and spicy rice cake known as tteokbokki, holds a deeper meaning. Could this seemingly simple craving be a metaphor for her life's complexities?

In I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki, Baek documents her insightful and often vulnerable conversations with her psychiatrist. Through these dialogues, she starts to untangle the web of negative thought patterns, automatic reactions, and harmful habits that have trapped her in a perpetual cycle of self-abuse. This narrative is a touching blend of memoir and self-help, designed to be a comforting companion for anyone facing their own moments of darkness.

I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki is a unique book that combines raw personal reflection with therapeutic insights, offering readers both solace and practical advice. Its candid portrayal of mental health struggles and the journey towards self-acceptance renders it a must-read for anyone seeking understanding and empathy.

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With candour and authenticity, Baek Sehee explores her own anxiety and depression through therapy session transcripts, resonating deeply with readers who experience similar struggles. The book has been praised for its universal appeal, engaging style, and the way it captures the healing effects of therapy, making it relatable and eye-opening.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526648099

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Contributors:

Translated by Anton Hur

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

Born in 1990, Baek Sehee studied creative writing before working at a publishing house. For ten years, she received psychiatric treatment for dysthymia (persistent mild depression), which became the subject of I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki. Her favourite food is tteokbokki and she lives with her rescue dog Jaram.