As an old Korean saying goes... 'You learn to use gums in place of teeth.' Rhee Kun Hoo was
in his seventies and retired from a prestigious career in psychiatry when he took up writing.
In his youth Professor Rhee lived an extraordinary life filled with action and purpose. He
served time in prison for opposing his country's totalitarian government. He led the efforts to
fix South Korea's fledgling mental health system. He built a family and raised four kids. Now
in his twilight years having much to his surprise become a bestselling beloved writer in
South Korea Rhee turns his pen to the often-overlooked value of ageing. Here he shares his
wisdom and philosophy for finding a life well-lived exploring forgiveness how to persevere
(but also know when to quit) facing your insecurities and opening yourself to the simple joys
available to you every day. This comforting Korean bestseller offers guidance for attaining
ordinary happiness at any age and shows us that life is a story worth reading until the very
last page.
