Sun and Ssukgat
The Korean Art of Self-Care, Wellness & Longevity
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Sun and Ssukgat
Narrated by:
Jolene Kim
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Narrated by:
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Jolene Kim
For centuries, Korean families have shared wellbeing wisdom with loved ones, like gifted heirlooms passed down from generation to generation, to prevent and treat early illness. The idea is to stop symptoms before they become chronic, taking inspiration from the ssukgat, or chrysanthemum greens, that are treasured in Korean culture for their ability to heal. Natural, effective, and environmentally conscious, these solutions quietly and radically shift conventional Western thought.
Eco-entrepreneur Michelle Jungmin Bang takes readers on a journey across Korea - from scenic mountains with Buddhist nuns to a seaside village with the haenyeo divers of Jeju Island, and the urban landscapes of Seoul to the much-loved, bustling bathhouses for young and old. Reflecting on how we can live sustainably and reconnect with nature, Michelle offers insight into Korean cultural concepts like jeong, the connection linking loved ones and places, and shares delicious, nourishing recipes inspired by her grandmother's kitchen.
Blending travel, experience, research, recipes and Michelle's beautiful illustrations, Sun & Ssukgat will empower readers with the age-old advice needed to escape the whirlwind of modern life and embrace a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle.©2025 Michelle Jungmin Bang
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Critic reviews
Fascinating. Sun & Ssukgat is a fantastic introduction to Korean food and wellbeing ideas for a long and healthy life. (Beth Kempton, bestselling author of Wabi Sabi)
Captivating and amazing. This book is a work of art, and a beautiful love letter to Korean culture, sustainability and the old (and critically important) ways of living. Sun & Ssukgat is ancient wisdom and advice for modern times. A healing balm that will reset your health, your spirit and your relationship with the natural world inside you. If you want to rewild yourself and heal your gut, read Michelle Bang's wise and beautiful book.
A meaningful, poetic metaphor connecting how both humans and plants can thrive and rekindle when we nourish our soil and our terrain with healing foods and preventative care. I love this book.
I have always been a fan of multicultural and intergenerational holistic approaches to our well-being. Michelle's book promises to be an insightful guide to unlocking the simple secrets we can all use to live healthier and more sustainably through Korean self-care wisdom and I can't wait to put my hands on it!
Michelle J. Bang offers us a very pleasant journey through soil, sun, water, and self-care for a more healthy and conscious life.
A literal gut check and an important reminder to take stock of priorities and health. Sun and Ssukgat serves as a wholesome and engaging introduction to time-old Korean health practices involving food diversity and effective lifestyle approaches. Use it as a guide to make small, mindful changes in everyday life.
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