Honjok Av Silvia Lazzaris

<B><I>Honjok</I></B><B> is the revolutionary philosophy that teaches us to appreciate our moments of solitude and helps us transform our self-isolation into a new lifestyle.</B><br/>  <BR/> Up until a few years ago, the word <I>honjok</I> didn't exist. The expression, coined in South Korea as a combination of <I>hon</I> (alone) and <I>jok</I> (tribe), has become a symbol of a South Korean movement that challenges traditional notions of family and social roles. Choosing to live and spend time alone, young South Koreans have found a way to free themselves from social pressures and give new meaning to the concept of happiness. This book describes <I>honjok</I> in all of its facets, among which are <I>honbap</I>—eating alone; <I>honsul</I>—drinking alone; and <I>honnol</I>—playing and spending time alone. Each chapter, identifiable by a specific color, is self-contained and requires no cross-referencing. You are free to approach the book in whichever order you prefer.