Please Look After Mom (Korean Edition) Paperback – November 1, 2008

Thoughtful and poignant story of Mom. Although it's based in Korea, it's a story all children can relate to about their mother. Each character in the book gets to tell their story. Loved the book. I had a hard time convincing myself to save it so I could enjoy reading it the next night.

I was gifted the English version for Christmas and as I was reading it I realized that my mom would love a version in her home language and she immediately cried when she received it. We both enjoyed it and for the first time we had a book to discuss with one another. It was thought evoking and beautiful.

Good book for trying to learn corean

Was a good book, enjoyed it.Just started learning korean, so it was a bit hard.But, overall...great read. I'd recommend it to anyone.

Having grown up in the same era as the children in this book, I saw glimpses of my own mother through this missing mother. All the sacrifices and unwavering devotion of this mother towards her children are not at all unusual maternal behaviors, in Korea or elsewhere around the world. However, Ms. Shin's novel lets you see these common behaviors with uncommon perspectives. She makes you gain a new sense of appreciation for everything you took for granted about your mother.

Bought this as a gift for my Mom on her birthday. She loved it and was very surprised and impressed I was able to find a Korean book, much less one about mothers. :)

I purchased this book for my mother after reading about it in the New York Times. It is beautifully written and forces you to contemplate family dynamics and relationships, hopefully for the better.

I know this review is about the content of the book - the words and meaning of the story - but in this case I couldn't help but leave feedback about the disappointing condition in which the book was received.This "new" book was clearly used. The front cover had a large crease across the front, the binding and edges were worn, the bottom of the book was stained, and the cover looked like it was rubbed with sandpaper. I don't understand how this book was considered new.As far as the actual book...I hear it is a wonderful story that mother's would enjoy.