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.
