Courage to Hold on to Myself in the Disappearing Days

<Protecting Myself from Being Erased> This is a book by author Yeon-ok, whom I met at the Gunsan Book Fair in August of this year, or rather, August of last year. <Protecting Myself from Being Erased> This book is divided into two parts. The first part is the story of entering the company, enduring company life, and resigning. The illustrations inserted in between are also said to be drawn by the author herself, and there are often pictures comparing ideals and reality. Her life after leaving the company feels like a preview of the hardships to come. However, when I bought this book directly, the author even signed it and her face looked very clear and happy when we talked. So I'm looking forward to Part 2. How did she eventually get to where she is now?

"I now know how precious it is to work while protecting yourself. I wrote this book for you who are shaken by the same concerns as me." This is a touching line in the author's words. How did she protect herself? An average life, a hidden self. Now a retiree. It seems like resting youth has also become some kind of average, and I wonder if I am chasing another average now. What does it mean to live as myself? This is a book I would like to recommend to those who feel like they are the only strange person. At the end, the author doesn't proudly boast about her current life, but talks about the door that you can't see unless you close the door. No one can predict a choice that they won't regret.

Even if there are no achievements to boast about to the world, let's not forget that I am still a valuable being and sincerely feel it. I recommend this book to everyone who is facing fear.

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