Sŏn-gyŏng, Kim Sŏn-gyŏng, Kim i(A144191 works by) (Organisation) assertion (a.k.a. 김선경)
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2 7 y separately published work icon Secret Men's Business : Manhood : The Big Gig John Marsden , ( trans. Sŏn-gyŏng, Kim with title 아버지를 물리쳐라 ) Seoul : Hanullim , 2000 Z938310 1998 single work non-fiction young adult

'Secret Men's Business talks to young men themselves - in the way that only John Marsden can. It sets out, in direct, honest language, the things every young man needs to know... And the things young men aren't being told. Not just the obvious. Not just the basic. As John Marsden says: "In one way all you have to do to become a man is to stay alive. Physically you'll grow into a man. But to become a man who is mature, independent, responsible and wise, you'll need to do more than just have birthdays."

'Young men who read this book will learn how to be strong, how to be honest, how to confront their fears. They'll understand how to deal with men and women, parents and teachers, male friends and female friends. They'll get a sense of the integrity that every true man needs. They'll find ways to resolve problems without being destructive or self-destructive. They'll have their questions about sex answered...In clear, straightforward language' (source: publisher's website).

13 35 y separately published work icon So Much to Tell You John Marsden , ( trans. Sŏn-gyŏng, Kim with title 할말이 많아요 ) Seoul : Sol Book , 1999 Z386831 1987 single work novel young adult 'Fourteen year old Marina does not speak, and has not done so for some time. As the story starts, we do not know the reasons why, or for how long. Only that on her release from hospital she was sent to Warrington Boarding School. Soon after term begins, her English teacher gives her class the task of keeping a journal. It is through Marina's entries in this journal, that we learn some of her history. During a fight between her parents, she was accidentally scarred by some acid thrown by her father but intended for her mother. It was this event that brought on her mutism and withdrawal into herself. Gradually, Marina starts to open up, both in her journal entries and in her interactions with others, slowly, slowly, slowly recovering from her traumas, and cultivating the beginnings of new friendships.' (Source: Bookshelf)
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