'Holding on to the belief that life had meaning and must go on I too would carry on.' In
this million-copy bestseller from Korea the owner of a corner store takes in a homeless man
who does a good deed - a kind soul whose presence will transform the whole neighbourhood.
Seoul Station is home to Dokgo a man with no memories of his past. Until one day his subdued
existence is disrupted when he stumbles upon a lost wallet triggering a chain of events that
will change the course of his life. Enter Mrs. Yeom a retired teacher turned
convenience-store owner who upon discovering Dokgo's act of kindness in returning her purse
offers him a meal as a token of her gratitude. Their chance encounter blossoms into an
unexpected alliance when the man's bravery saves the store from ruin earning him not just a
job but a place in the heart of the neighbourhood. But just when things are looking up for
Dokgo Mrs. Yeom's troubled son eager to sell the store hires a detective to dig into the
mysterious man's past and unearth what he seems to be trying so hard to forget . . . The
Second Chance Convenience Store by Kim Ho-Yeon translated from Korean by Janet Hong is a
moving and joyful story of a woman fighting for her community and a man who has lost everything
except the will to try again. 'Dok-go's realistic and encouraging relationship with the
store's customers who have their problems and aspirations resolved so well through the pages
wins everyone's hearts' - The Korea Times What Readers are Saying: 'Loved reading this
slice of life . . . it is a story of kindness and the power it holds for healing and
transformation' 'Beautiful story that will touch your heart' 'Quiet heartfelt and hopeful.
Just what I was looking for!' 'I truly loved this book . . . would have happily read more
tales from this convenience store.' 'I love this book. It is heartwarming and a cozy read for
everyone' 'Sweet without being too saccharine this was an easy read and a cosy hug of a
novel!'
