Sun and Ssukgat
The Korean Art of Self-Care, Wellness & Longevity
Author: Michelle Jungmin Bang and Jolene Kim
A practical, charming guide to wellbeing that draws on ancient Korean traditions and wellbeing rituals
26th May 2025
Hardcover
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A practical, charming guide to wellbeing that draws on ancient Korean traditions and wellbeing rituals
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A charming guide to living a longer, happier, healthier life, rooted in Korean self-care
For centuries, Korean families have shared wellbeing wisdom with loved ones, like gifted heirlooms passed down from generation to generation, to prevent and treat early illness. The idea is to stop symptoms before they become chronic, taking inspiration from the ssukgat, or chrysanthemum greens, that are treasured in Korean culture for their ability to heal. Natural, effective, and environmentally conscious, these solutions quietly and radically shift conventional Western thought. Eco-entrepreneur Michelle Jungmin Bang takes readers on a journey across Korea - from scenic mountains with Buddhist nuns to a seaside village with the haenyeo divers of Jeju Island, and the urban landscapes of Seoul to the much-loved, bustling bathhouses for young and old. Reflecting on how we can live sustainably and reconnect with nature, Michelle offers insight into Korean cultural concepts like jeong, the connection linking loved ones and places, and shares delicious, nourishing recipes inspired by her grandmother's kitchen. Blending travel, experience, research, recipes and Michelle's beautiful illustrations, Sun & Ssukgat will empower readers with the age-old advice needed to escape the whirlwind of modern life and embrace a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle.Critic Reviews
Fascinating. Sun & Ssukgat is a fantastic introduction to Korean food and wellbeing ideas for a long and healthy life. -- Beth Kempton, bestselling author of Wabi Sabi
Captivating and amazing. This book is a work of art, and a beautiful love letter to Korean culture, sustainability and the old (and critically important) ways of living. Sun & Ssukgat is ancient wisdom and advice for modern times. A healing balm that will reset your health, your spirit and your relationship with the natural world inside you. If you want to rewild yourself and heal your gut, read Michelle Bang's wise and beautiful book. Dr Robynne Chutkan, FASGE, author of The Microbiome Solution and host of The Gutbliss Podcast
A meaningful, poetic metaphor connecting how both humans and plants can thrive and rekindle when we nourish our soil and our terrain with healing foods and preventative care. I love this book. Terry Wahls, MD, autoimmune expert, author of The Wahls Protocol and The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life
I have always been a fan of multicultural and intergenerational holistic approaches to our well-being. Michelle's book promises to be an insightful guide to unlocking the simple secrets we can all use to live healthier and more sustainably through Korean self-care wisdom and I can't wait to put my hands on it! Livia Firth, co-founder Quintosapore and sustainability editor, Vogue Arabia
Michelle J. Bang offers us a very pleasant journey through soil, sun, water, and self-care for a more healthy and conscious life. Francesc Miralles, bestselling co-author of Ikigai
A literal gut check and an important reminder to take stock of priorities and health. Sun and Ssukgat serves as a wholesome and engaging introduction to time-old Korean health practices involving food diversity and effective lifestyle approaches. Use it as a guide to make small, mindful changes in everyday life. Frances Cha, author of If I Had Your Face
About the Author
Michelle Bang is an award-winning eco-entrepreneur and Harvard Business School graduate, who spent sixteen years living in Asia as a Korean-American from New York City. Michelle is the co-founder and founding CEO of The R Collective (formerly BYT), a sustainable fashion brand that creates affordable luxury pieces out of high-end materials that would otherwise have been disposed of in a landfill. She is passionate about driving social impact and serves as a board director and founding member of various mission-driven organisations.
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26th May 2025
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