“Captivating and amazing . . . this book is a work of art, 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.”
— Robynne Chutkan, MD, FASGE, gastroenterologist, author of The Microbiome Solution and host of the podcast Gutbliss
“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 Giuggioli, co-founder of Quintosapore
"Michelle Bang offers us a very pleasant journey through soil, sun, water, and self-care for a more healthy and conscious life.”
— Francesc Miralles, co-author of Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
"A literal gut check and an important reminder to take stock of priorities and health. Sun & 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
This informative debut from Bang…details the wisdom she learned while traveling throughout South Korea in search of traditional wellness practices to restore her health after the stresses of her punishing work schedule landed her in the hospital…[distills] what she learned from her travels into her own “holistic approach to healing,”…A smart mix of travel writing and health advice, this hits the spot. — Publishers Weekly