THE SECOND CHANCE CONVENIENCE STORE PB – KIM HO-YEON-JANET HONG

" Holding on to the belief that life had meaning and must go on, I, too, would carry on. In this million-copy bestseller from Korea, the owner of a corner store takes in a homeless man who does a good deed – a kind soul whose presence will transform the whole neighbourhood. Seoul Station is home to Dokgo, a man with no memories of his past. Until one day his subdued existence is disrupted when he stumbles upon a lost wallet, triggering a chain of events that will change the course of his life. Enter Mrs. Yeom, a retired teacher turned convenience-store owner, who, upon discovering Dokgo s act of kindness in returning her purse, offers him a meal as a token of her gratitude. Their chance encounter blossoms into an unexpected alliance when the man’s bravery saves the store from ruin, earning him not just a job but a place in the heart of the neighbourhood. But just when things are looking up for Dokgo, Mrs. Yeom s troubled son, eager to sell the store, hires a detective to dig into the mysterious man s past and unearth what he seems to be trying so hard to forget . . . The Second Chance Convenience Store by Kim Ho-Yeon, translated from Korean by Janet Hong, is a moving and joyful story of a woman fighting for her community and a man who has lost everything except the will to try again. Dok-go s realistic and encouraging relationship with the store s customers, who have their problems and aspirations resolved so well through the pages, wins everyone s hearts – The Korea Times What Readers are Saying: Loved reading this slice of life . . . it is a story of kindness and the power it holds for healing and transformation Beautiful story that will touch your heart Quiet, heartfelt and hopeful. Just what I was looking for! I truly loved this book . . . would have happily read more tales from this convenience store. I love this book. It is heartwarming and a cozy read for everyone Sweet without being too saccharine, this was an easy read and a cosy