{"product_id":"a-theory-of-happiness-lessons-from-a-100-year-old-korean-philosopher-the-international-bestseller-9781526697691","title":"A Theory of Happiness: Lessons from a 100 Year Old Korean Philosopher the International Bestseller","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e**Over 50,000 copies sold**\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat does real happiness look like? How can we find true purpose, meaning and connection in our finite time on Earth?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e105-year-old Professor Kim reveals key aspects of ancient Korean philosophy and shares stories from over a century of living to help us live better. \u003cbr\u003eShowing us how to lean into the world with more softness, gratitude, openness and sincerity - especially when confronted with life's challenges - he invites us to discover the everyday lessons we can take from Korean values, giving invaluable insight into: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e how to find the happiness that already exists in our daily lives\u003cbr\u003e how we can cultivate happiness through hard work and personal growth\u003cbr\u003e how to nurture happiness in our closet relationships\u003cbr\u003e how we can enjoy happiness that grows with us as we age and mature. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The answers to finding genuine, long-lasting happiness in life are more straightforward than we think.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Hyung-Seok Kim\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/19\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.79lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.59h x 5.36w x 0.95d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781526697691\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessor Hyung-Seok Kim\u003c\/b\u003e is a 105-year-old first-generation Korean philosopher. A former Harvard research professor, he has found true happiness in life, having overcome adversity from a young age, and is committed to spreading joy and helping others through his work. He was born in and grew up in the North Korean province of South Pyongan before leaving to study philosophy at Choson University in Japan. From 1954, he served as a professor of philosophy at Yonsei University, South Korea, for 31 years, laying the foundations of contemporary Korean philosophy as we know it today. He was a research professor at Harvard University and the University of Chicago and, to this day, remains engaged with lecturing, broadcast and writing.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Hyung-Seok Kim \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48613955010717,"sku":"9781526697691","price":32.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_d6beadba-24ee-41c8-ba13-a2d1b89f6f08.jpg?v=1783463505","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/a-theory-of-happiness-lessons-from-a-100-year-old-korean-philosopher-the-international-bestseller-9781526697691","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}