The Second Chance Convenience Store — Kim Ho Yeon

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 TimesWhat 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 hug of a novel Tanıtım Bülteninden