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L'histoire nous a failli, mais qu'importe. Début des années 1930. Dans un petit village coréen, la jeune Sunja se laisse séduire par les belles paroles et tendres attentions d'un riche étranger. Lorsqu'elle découvre qu'elle est enceinte et que son amant est déjà marié, elle est confrontée à un choix : devenir, comme tant d'autres jeunes femmes dans sa situation, une seconde épouse, une "épouse coréenne" ou couvrir sa famille de déshonneur.

An excellent student from a poor, traditional family in Seoul, the narrator has absorbed the same message her whole life: Only a boy can provide the family with dignity and wealth. Not her. Not her three sisters. Receiving approval only for uncomplaining sacrifice, she has resolved to take on her family’s troubles. She is a good girl. And she knows what good girls must do.

Fille d'immigrants coréens, Casey Han a été élevée dans le Queens dans le respect des traditions et des valeurs de ses parents. Propriétaires d’un pressing, ils ont travaillé dur pour payer les meilleures études à leur fille et lui permettre une belle carrière professionnelle. Mais à 22 ans, Casey, diplômée de Princeton, a pris les goûts de luxe et les manières de ses camarades et ne rêve que d’une vie glamour à Manhattan.

Von der Autorin des internationalen Bestsellers "Ein einfaches Leben". Casey Han, Tochter koreanischer Einwanderer, hat sich den amerikanischen Traum zu eigen gemacht: Sie will reich und erfolgreich sein. Doch nach dem Studium hat sie noch keinen Job und lebt über ihre Verhältnisse – zum Ärger der Eltern, die große Opfer gebracht haben, um ihren Kindern eine bessere Zukunft zu bieten. Während Casey vor der bunten Kulisse New Yorks einen Weg voller kleiner Triumphe und spektakulärer Misserfolge beschreitet, prallen Werte und Wünsche aufeinander.

Everyone has a story and I believe that sharing your story has the power to connect people. And talking to those who’ve experienced the therapeutic magic of psychedelics and hearing about their personal journey has become my passion. Mindful Trip is a safe space to have conversations that demystify and de-stigmatize the use of psychedelics for therapeutic use. Conversations that allow us to have deeper connections with ourselves and others. I hope that sharing these intimate, funny, and inspiring stories helps you find the answers you’re looking for. So, join me in unraveling the ...

This podcast is for people who want: - to relate to real stories of mental health struggles and recovery - real-life tips for self-care - to be a compassionate friend, colleague, family or partner

We're a variety podcast reminding the world that engaging in a conversation is still a beautiful thing. Each episode features a new guest who shares their story.

Anfang des 20. Jahrhunderts erliegt die jugendliche Sunja, geliebte Tochter eines koreanischen Fischers, dem Charme eines reichen Fremden. Er verspricht ihr die Welt, aber sie lässt sich nicht kaufen; als sie schwanger wird, erfährt sie, dass er verheiratet ist. Wenn das Herz bricht, muss der Kopf die Entscheidungen treffen, und so weist sie den Vater ihres Sohnes zurück und nimmt das Heiratsangebot eines sanften, kränklichen Pfarrers an, der auf dem Weg nach Japan ist. Sunja weiß nicht, dass sie mit dieser Entscheidung eine dramatische Geschichte lostritt, die Folgen hat für alle weiteren Generationen.

An unabridged audio collection spotlighting the “best of the best” science fiction stories published in 2017 by current and emerging masters of the genre, edited by Allan Kaster, as narrated by top voice talents.

A collection of the year’s best short stories, selected by National Book Award finalist Min Jin Lee and series editor Heidi Pitlor. “Without stories, we cannot live well,” shares guest editor Min Jin Lee, describing how storytelling affects and nurtures readers. The Best American Short...

“This story of the unlikely meeting of two vulnerable women is a beautifully woven page turner. The battle-weary woman and the pin-up girl who meet, connect, separate: each changed by the brief union.” --Heather Morris, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Tattooist of Auschwitz A...

Febbraio 1954. La guerra di Corea è finita da un anno, dopo che è stato firmato l’armistizio. Eppure, per il paese è ancora difficile tornare alla normalità. Gli orfanotrofi sono pieni di bambini affamati e sopravvivere è molto difficile. Alice J. Kim è una dattilografa e traduttrice che lavora per l’esercito americano e che vorrebbe tornare alla vita che aveva prima che la Corea fosse distrutta. Decide così di accettare un lavoro di soli quattro giorni, ma ben pagato. Dovrà essere l’interprete di Marilyn Monroe, che è appena arrivata in Corea in tour per le truppe dell’esercito del suo paese.

게놈박사 이민섭 작가의 새로운 저서 "호모 인텔리전스 게놈 나침반"의 신간 도서 소개입니다. 이 책은 과학, 철학, 기술을 융합하여 인간 존재와 진화에 대한 새로운 인공지능(AI)시대에 유전자의 관점에서 세상의 통찰을 제공하고자 합니다. 저자는 인간을 단순한 생물학적 존재가 아닌, 유전체 정보, 환경, 그리고 AI를 통해 지속적으로 진화하는 정보 기반 존재(Homo Intelligence)로 재정의합니다. 주요 내용은 인간 진화의 역사, 유전자의 역할과 ...