[This Week's Books] 'Sagoneun Eopda' and More

No Accidents

The annual number of accidental deaths in the United States exceeds 200,000. This number is equivalent to a fully booked Boeing 747-400 crashing every day with all passengers perishing. Accidents are generally perceived as the result of bad luck or the negligence of those involved. The author questions whether this is truly the case. He asks if it might not be the negligence of the individuals but rather structural faults, and whether the figure of 200,000 really represents accidents. (Written by Jesse Singer / Translated by Kim Seungjin / Wisdom House)

Serendipity

This book contains 48 essays about the most beloved foods and dishes of humanity. It covers coffee, Gorgonzola, brownies, champagne, popcorn, Coca-Cola, and more. However, all these foods were discovered as unexpectedly delicious results of unintended mistakes. The book title, Serendipity, means discovering or inventing something by accident while searching for something else. (Written by Oscar Farinetti / Translated by Choi Kyungnam / Lemon Hanspoon)

Embracing Beauty

This is a collection of essays telling the stories of youth preparing for independence. Youth preparing for independence refers to those who have been under the care of child welfare facilities or foster families but whose protection ends after turning 18, prompting them to start living on their own. Depending on the region, they receive a certain amount of settlement support funds to begin their independent lives. They sometimes endure trials, pain, and suffering. This book honestly reveals the sincere thoughts of these young people who have struggled more fiercely than anyone else with their lives. (Written by Marine Boy et al. / Temp Story)