I Decided to Live as Me (US Ed.)

The million-copy internationally bestselling illustrated life guide about how to stop comparing yourself to others—especially on social media—and how to find the strength to be yourself.

In a world where it can seem impossible to feel that you are ever good enough, and where it’s easy to judge yourself by the unrealistic standards of social media, I Decided to Live as Me offers guidance and encouragement for celebrating yourself and feeling comfortable in your own skin.

With her charming illustrations and words of comfort, Kim Suhyun has reached millions of readers—including Jung Kook from the K-pop band BTS—who have found inspiration in her journey of self-love.

She offers a checklist to guide you on your own journey, with advice including:

• Don’t be kind to those who aren’t kind to you.
• Remember that no one lives a perfect life.
• Don’t be swayed by others’ opinions.
• Crack corny jokes sometimes.
• Don’t try too hard to get along with everyone.

Through these tips and more, I Decided to Live as Me teaches you that by freeing yourself from the pressure of other people’s expectations, you can focus on what truly matters: living not for anyone else, but for yourself.

About the Author

Kim Suhyun is a writer and illustrator based in Seoul. She loves drawing, so in college she studied design. She describes herself as “thoughtful but not too serious, light-hearted but not shallow.” Her books have sold more than two million copies in Korea, and I Decided to Live as Me is being published around the world in more than a dozen languages.