{"product_id":"9781526648099","title":"I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki\u003c\/strong\u003e by Baek Sehee is a poignant exploration of mental health, identity, and the often stark contrast between public appearances and personal struggles. The narrative follows Sehee, a successful young social media director, who grapples with deep-seated feelings of depression and anxiety while projecting an image of calm and competence to the world around her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Sehee embarks on her journey through therapy, she confronts her complex emotions and the societal pressures that dictate her life. Her story is not just a personal confession but a universal reflection on the challenges of maintaining genuine relationships amidst the chaos of modern expectations. The title itself encapsulates the duality of her existence—harbouring dark thoughts while craving life's simple pleasures, like indulging in the beloved Korean street food, tteokbokki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMental Health:\u003c\/strong\u003e The book candidly addresses the struggles of living with mental illness, shedding light on the importance of seeking help.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSocietal Expectations:\u003c\/strong\u003e It critiques the pressures to conform to societal norms and the toll this takes on individual well-being.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sehee's journey highlights the importance of authenticity in a world that often prioritises façades over genuine connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e“The disconnect between who we are and who we appear to be can be a source of immense pain.”\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of relatable narratives about mental health, such as \u003cstrong\u003eGirl, Interrupted\u003c\/strong\u003e by Susanna Kaysen or \u003cstrong\u003eReasons to Stay Alive\u003c\/strong\u003e by Matt Haig, will find resonance in Sehee's candid prose and heartfelt reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52950905225548,"sku":"9781526648099","price":11.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781526648099_front.webp?v=1765291842","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/de-eu\/products\/9781526648099","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}