Barbara J. Zitwer, is an international literary agent and author of the novel, The J.M. Barrie Ladies' Swimming Society (2012). As an agent, she specialises in Korean literature and has launched the international careers of some of the most celebrated, prize-winning Korean authors, including: Booker Prize winner, Han Kang, author of The Vegetarian and Man Asian Prize winner, Kyung-sook Shin, author of New York Times bestseller, Please Look After Mom. She lives in New York City with her husband and their two dogs.
'This eclectic and informative book is equal parts memoir,
travelogue, guidebook, and cultural commentary with a bonus of
authentically delicious recipes. Delightfully energetic and
engaging, The Korean Book of Happiness has something for every
reader.'
*Heinz Insu Fenkl, author of 'Skull Water'*
'This book is an invitation to adventure into every corner of this
wondrous country and find happiness and peace. If you are going to
Korea, this book is crucial. But this book is worth reading even
more when you can't go to Korea.'
*J.M. Lee, bestselling author of 'Broken Summer' and 'The
Investigation'*
Someone finally writes about Korean happiness! And who better to do
it than Barbara Zitwer, our de facto global ambassador for Korean
literature, to give the outside world an account of the joyful
aspects of Korean life?
*Anton Hur*
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