VOL.74/2024.09

 

#Self-Esteem

KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform

2022.10.04

 

A Society That Fabricates Self-Esteem

1. Publication Details

 

Title | A Society That Fabricates Self-Esteem
Subtitle | Finding Our True Self-Esteem Through Psychological Study
Author | Tae-hyung Kim
Publisher | galmaenamu
Publication Date | 2018-01-08
ISBN | 9788993635874
No. of pages | 240
Dimensions | 152 * 225

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Cha Yuno
Email | yuno.cha@grb-agency.com
Phone | +82-2-2676-2201

 

3. Book Intro

 

These days, books about self-esteem have become best sellers in succession, and people are looking for ways to respect themselves without desperately seeking the recognition of others. Why do so many people get distressed and suffer regarding the issue of self-esteem? Is it true that low self-esteem is a personal problem?
Why are Koreans obsessed with self-esteem nowadays? What is the condition to regain true self-esteem? True self-esteem is to understand others.
The moment we ascribe self-esteem to the realm of personal responsibility, we risk falling for false self-esteem that is based on erroneous standards. That is if we feel anxiety, which arises when we underestimate our abilities, we tend to stick to those values that are highly thought of in society in an effort to eliminate our sense of insecurity. For example, we seek to improve our specific skills, appearances, and salaries in order to be recognized by other people, and thus as a means of increasing our own self-esteem.
The author Tae-hyung Kim, who has sought and talked about ways to keep our mind by applying psychology to our everyday life, ruthlessly criticizes the social conditions fostering false self-esteem. In order to stop our blind dash toward false self-esteem, he suggests that we correctly understand what self-esteem is and find methods to establish true self-esteem. More than anything else, Kim emphasizes the importance of healthy relationships. He says, “Through the efforts to understand others, oneself, and the relationships among all of us from deep in the heart, we can build the psychological foundations to truly love ourselves and others.”

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There were more days I hate myself than love my self

1. Publication Details

 

Title | There were more days I hate myself than love my self
Author | Byun Jiyung
Publisher | Sam & Parkers (Sam & Parkers Co., Ltd.)
Publication Date | 2020-06-26
ISBN | 9791197035289
No. of pages | 288
Dimensions | 132 * 201

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Bae Hyelim
Email | hyelim@smpk.kr
Phone | +82-2-6712-9837

 

3. Book Intro

 

The author, a psychological counselor with extensive experience, reveals how to stop thinking unnecessary negative thoughts about yourself. It may sound like a cliche to say that you should love yourself and boost your self-esteem, but it's true. However, you don't have to force yourself. A playful curiosity to see yourself as you are is enough. This book accepts that the personality, feelings, and patterns I have known so far are not fixed and recommends having "psychological flexibility."
You have to look at the sensitive parts inside you. What parts of you speak loudly to guard, avoid or ignore those sensitive parts?
It is only when you understand these parts of yourself and see their relationship and context that you realize: Why I had to do the things I did.

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Self-esteem Training for Mothers

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Self-esteem Training for Mothers
Subtitle | I’ll Make a Thousand Mistakes, but I’ll Always Be Your Mom
Author | Mikyung Kim
Publisher | BOOK21
Publication Date | 2017-11-08
ISBN | 9788950972226
No. of pages | 304
Dimensions | 148 * 210

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Lee Yunkyung
Email | tynytoon@book21.co.kr
Phone | +82-31-955-2119

 

3. Book Intro

 

Self-esteem Training for Mothers consists of five chapters. “Chapter One: Understanding the Birth of a Child” deals with where self-esteem comes from. The author says that all children are born with the seed of self-esteem, already aware that “I’m a pretty great person.” Being mother is about helping the child affirm it. In “Chapter Two: Mothering an Adolescent,” she shares her own experience of supporting her child when he quit high school, and stresses that childrearing has to be done from the child’s standpoint, not the mother’s. “Chapter Three: Mom’s Approach To Life Nurtures the Child” suggests ideas on how to frame a child’s worries and experiences in a positive way. And “Chapter Four: Motherhood is an Opportunity” the author provides training methods for mothers to strengthen their self-esteem. The final “Chapter Five: The Smart Life of a Confident Mother” is for mothers who are torn between their dreams and family, or between work and children, and Kim suggests ways to use parenting time wisely so that it does interfere with a woman’s self-growth. Based on her passionate life as a mother of three and a career woman, Mikyung Kim shares her hard-earned wisdom on raising and educating her children. Filled with words of comfort and encouragement, empathy and answers, Self-esteem Training for Mothers is the perfect gift for first-time mothers who are lost and searching for answers.

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Breaking Away from the Things that Hurt Us

 

Title | Breaking Away from the Things that Hurt Us
Subtitle | Meeting the real you hiding behind painful feelings
Author | Son Jungyeon
Publisher | Daewon C.I. Inc.
Publication Date | 2020-10-15
ISBN | 9791136249883
No. of pages | 240
Dimensions | 120 * 188

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Lee Hanbyeol
Email | hblee@dwci.co.kr
Phone | +82-2-2071-2160

 

3. Book Intro

 

We all deal with pain and hurt each other in our lives. The type and scope of such wounds are immeasurable, from childhood trauma that lasts into adulthood to major or minor wounds given and received in human relationships. However, not everyone deals with this in the same way. Some people use it as an opportunity to heal, reflect, and move on to become more mature people, and others ignore the pain and react emotionally to create bigger wounds. This is why we need to know how to deal with our emotional suffering. This book explains thoughtful ways to help readers psychologically manage their pain so that they don't lose their self-esteem and doubt the value of existence due to the wounds they receive. It also helps readers embrace uncomfortable emotions so as not to be shaken and hurt in human relationships.

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Thank You for Saying That

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Thank You for Saying That
Subtitle | Solid everyday languages that keep me and my relationships secure
Author | Kim Yujin
Publisher | FIKA
Publication Date | 2020-10-15
ISBN | 9791190299145
No. of pages | 276
Dimensions | 128 * 188

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | lim hyoungjune
Email | fika@fikabook.io
Phone | +82-10-7758-1051

 

3. Book Intro

 

Is there a way to stand your ground and protect yourself against the words that appear in the world of human relationships? To do that, we have to continue having good conversations in our daily lives. Looking back, people are sometimes hurt by words, but people are also comforted and encouraged by words.
This piece talks about several different ways in which readers can have good conversations in their daily lives, especially detailing all the different kinds of situations and solutions that can help people use words to take care of themselves and aid their relationships with others. In fact, we already have a lot of nice words. The author hopes that, through this book, readers will begin taking care of their minds, emotions, and sincerity through their words.

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Is There Anyone Out There Who Feels the Same Way?

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Is There Anyone Out There Who Feels the Same Way?
Subtitle | There is no such thing as an insignificant person
Author | 3 a.m.
Publisher | FIKA
Publication Date | 2019-12-12
ISBN | 9791190299053
No. of pages | 258
Dimensions | 128 * 188

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | lim hyoungjune
Email | fika@fikabook.io
Phone | +82-10-7758-1051

 

3. Book Intro

 

It offers strength and warm comfort to readers. Known as “3 a.m.”, the author of this book has offered consolation to thousands of readers through social media since 2013. 3 a.m. stands with and offers genuine support to those who pick up the phone to call somebody but end up putting it right back down again. The author tells readers they are good enough just the way they are. You can keep going just as you are now.

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I Look After Myself

1. Publication Details

 

Title | I Look After Myself
Subtitle | Self-compassion practice for teenagers
Author | Park Jinyoung
Publisher | Woorischool Co.
Publication Date | 2019-08-27
ISBN | 9791187050995
No. of pages | 160
Dimensions | 138 * 190

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Cho Eojin
Email | woorischool@hanmail.net
Phone | +82-10-8649-0731

 

3. Book Intro

 

In today’s fiercely competitive society, teenagers have the same amount of stress and tension as well as fear for the future that adults have. While they struggle to grow at least an inch physically and mentally, they often criticize themselves rather than being positive about themselves. They judge themselves and are hard on themselves for not doing well in school, for being timid, and for not having a good-looking face and a good body.
However, why do we undermine ourselves and why are we hard on ourselves, when we console a friend if that friend agonizes over the same problems? I Look After Myself gives tips on how to become your own best friend. The author introduces abundant recent study cases in addition to the author’s own experiences to facilitate teenagers’ understanding. In addition, each chapter has a “Let’s Think” section that helps readers think about each chapter subject, apply their own specific situation, and practice what to do.
This is the era of urging self-esteem therapy. Raising self-esteem is recommended as a cure to solve all psychological problems. However, it is an impossible mission to achieve if you don’t truly love yourself. If you have low self-respect, you may blame yourself for not having high self-esteem and be caught in a vicious cycle of self-criticism. Adolescence is a period when teenagers go through physical and mental changes and establish their ego. Adolescents are sensitive to the opinions of their peers, and their opinions of themselves are greatly affected by those who surround them, such as friends and family members. This is why teenagers need to practice loving and looking after themselves. When you cannot affirm and believe in yourself, and there is no one who comforts and soothes you, you need to tell yourself to be generous and kind to yourself. If you learn how to be kind to yourself, you can meet a new ‘you’ who is relaxed and comfortable. Talking about mindfulness through self-compassion, this book will give heart-warming consolation to teenagers who are going through bitter changes as they mature and to children who are currently taking a small breath and are growing in solitude.

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I'M PRETTY COOL

1. Publication Details

 

Title | I'M PRETTY COOL
Author | Jung Jaekyung
Publisher | Hansol Soobook publishing.co.
Publication Date | 2019-04-25
ISBN | 9791170282815
No. of pages | 40
Dimensions | 247 * 247

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Shin Gyeonga
Email | hikerpum@gmail.com
Phone | +82-02-2001-5822

 

3. Book Intro

 

“Why am I shorter than my friends? My friends have better toys than mine.” When Joy caught the “comparison” sickness, a thief took all the Pleasure from his mind. Now, Joy is not happy no matter what he does. What does he have to do to find Pleasure again?

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To Me Not Taking Care of Me

1. Publication Details

 

Title | To Me Not Taking Care of Me
Subtitle | Jung Yeoul’s Psychotherapy
Author | Jung Yeo-wool
Publisher | Gimm-Young Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date | 2019-10-23
ISBN | 9788934999348
No. of pages | 248
Dimensions | 136 * 200

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | CHA Jinhee
Email | jinhee@gimmyoung.com
Phone | +82-2-3668-3203

 

3. Book Intro

 

Pain will pass, and love will last to the end.
A friendly and sincere record that heals your shattered emotions!
A collection of essays by a best-selling author who has been exploring the inner light and shadows. This book discusses how we should heal our wounds and control our minds. It contains some of the author’s most beloved essays published on various media platforms as well as some unpublished works of prose. The author was once bullied by her friends, blamed herself for her introverted personality, and repeatedly failed at job interviews. Even after she became a famous writer, she suffered from anxiety. She then learned to take care of herself by studying psychology. In this book, instead of offering readers simple words of consolation that don’t require any responsibility, the author provides realistic solutions that can be implemented immediately.
From No Boundary by Ken Wilber, the master of integral psychology, the author of this book gained the integral view of “We suffer only in parts, not as a whole.” In this book, she argues that mentally separating oneself from others exacerbates pain. As a solution to this, she suggests that readers break away from their obsession with parts and gain insight into the whole. This book will offer a chance to overcome pain for those who are wary of hospitals or counseling centers but wish to get back on their feet by themselves.

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My Treasure is Me

1. Publication Details

 

Title | My Treasure is Me
Author | Kim Hanee, Kim Mieun
Publisher | GAEAMNAMU
Publication Date | 2015-09-25
ISBN | 9788968301896
No. of pages | 64
Dimensions | 210 * 260

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Jo Wonson
Email | jws@gaeamnamu.co.kr
Phone | +82-2-6254-3211

 

3. Book Intro

 

My Treasure is Me! is a story about Yeojun, who has low self-esteem, and Lucky, who has high self-esteem. We also see the character Jangho, who has too much pride with low self-esteem. Through this story, children are able to learn how they can nurture the right kind of self-esteem, as well the difference between self-esteem and pride. We hope this book can enlighten our readers and communicate the idea that having good self-esteem is the important thing in order to live life your own way.

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