Books Like Year of Impossible Goodbyes
Families who loved Year of Impossible Goodbyes by Sook Nyul Choi often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Year of Impossible Goodbyes by Sook Nyul Choi often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent might reach for this book when their child is ready to understand the human cost of war, oppression, and the fight for freedom. It is a powerful choice for exploring themes of resilience and cultural identity through a historical lens. Set in North Korea at the end of World War II, this semi-autobiographical novel follows ten-year-old Sookan as her family endures the cruelty of first the Japanese and then the Russian communist occupation. The story highlights the unbreakable bonds of family and the incredible courage it takes to risk everything for a chance at a better life. Due to its intense themes of loss, peril, and cruelty, it is best suited for mature middle-grade readers who can process challenging historical realities with parental guidance.
