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Michelle Zauner Announces New Memoir Thank You for Your Suffering

The second book from the Japanese Breakfast auteur documents her year abroad in South Korea

Michelle Zauner Announces New Memoir Thank You for Your Suffering

Michelle Zauner, the frontwoman of Japanese Breakfast, has announced her upcoming memoir 'Thank You for Your Suffering', set to release on April 27, 2027, through Knopf. This second memoir follows Zauner's year-long journey in Seoul, South Korea, where she aimed to learn Korean, reconnect with her late mother's family, and better comprehend her heritage that she had previously distanced herself from.

The title of the book is derived from a Korean phrase Zauner encountered while getting her hair done, which means "You suffered". The book delves into the challenges and unexpected rewards of Zauner's quest for a deeper connection to her mother's culture through language.

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