{"product_id":"looking-back-life-was-beautiful-a-celebration-of-love-from-the-creators-of-drawings-for-my-grandchildren","title":"Looking Back Life Was Beautiful by Sophie Bowman","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #333333; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 28px;\"\u003eLooking Back Life Was Beautiful: A Celebration of Love from the Creators of Drawings For My Grandchildren\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #555555; font-size: 20px;\"\u003eBy Sophie Bowman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA heartwarming tribute to intergenerational love, creativity, and connection.\u003c\/strong\u003e Based on the beloved Instagram account \u003cem\u003e@drawings_for_my_grandchildren\u003c\/em\u003e, this beautifully illustrated book captures the enduring bond between Korean grandparents Grandpa Chan and Grandma Marina and their grandchildren—through watercolor, storytelling, and memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat began as a digital bridge between continents has blossomed into a global celebration of family. In \u003cem\u003eLooking Back Life Was Beautiful\u003c\/em\u003e, readers are invited into the lives of Chan and Marina, who began posting drawings and reflections to stay close to their grandchildren. Their story—told through Chan’s delicate watercolors and Marina’s poetic reflections—spans decades of love, resilience, and shared wisdom. From childhood memories in postwar Korea to quiet moments of joy in Brazil, this book is a testament to the power of art and storytelling to connect generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of illustrated memoirs and family storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrandparents, parents, and children seeking meaningful connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders of \u003cem\u003eHumans of New York\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLetters to My Grandchild\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift-givers looking for a heartfelt keepsake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003ePraise \u0026amp; Recognition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"border-left: 4px solid #ccc; margin-left: 0; padding-left: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Enchanting!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e—BBC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A beautiful way to stay in touch with grandchildren.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e—The Telegraph\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This is a story about love and transformation.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e—NPR\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eAbout the Creators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrandpa Chan (Chan Jae Lee)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGrandma Marina (Kyong Ja Ahn)\u003c\/strong\u003e were both born in Seoul in 1942 and met while studying education at Seoul National University. After immigrating to Brazil, they raised a family and later began sharing their life stories and artwork online. \u003cstrong\u003eSophie Bowman\u003c\/strong\u003e, the translator, is a scholar of Korean literature and a gifted storyteller who brings their voices to English-speaking readers with warmth and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eOther Related Titles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHumans of New York\u003c\/em\u003e by Brandon Stanton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLetters to My Grandchild\u003c\/em\u003e by Lea Redmond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDrawings for My Grandchildren\u003c\/em\u003e (Instagram project)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDear Grandchild, This Is Me\u003c\/em\u003e by Miriam Hathaway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: TarcherPerigee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: October 20, 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Hardcover \/ eBook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 9780593188672\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 292\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50280722301243,"sku":"0593188683","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9780593188682.jpg?v=1750458555","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/looking-back-life-was-beautiful-a-celebration-of-love-from-the-creators-of-drawings-for-my-grandchildren","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}