Description

Product Overview

“When the reflection in the mirror no longer feels like your own, how do you find the truth?” In Shattered Mirrors, Woven Truths, author Jinseong Min (Mola Mola) conducts a forensic examination of the structural and emotional forces that shape—and often break—the human spirit. From the subtle violence of “enlightenment” in the workplace to the heavy burdens of family expectations, Min explores the cracks in society’s facade where our true selves often fall through.

This book is a collection of profound reflections that challenge the status quo. It asks whether everyone truly needs to be the “protagonist” and how we can find dignity and meaning in the roles we choose, rather than the ones forced upon us. It is a journey from the fragments of a shattered identity to a life woven with the threads of conscious choice and responsibility.

Key Features & Themes

• The Critique of Institutional Violence: An analysis of real-world incidents where “meritocracy” and “enlightenment” are used as tools for workplace harassment and human rights violations.

• The Protagonist Paradox: A radical perspective on the “burden of the spotlight”—why it’s okay not to be the lead, and how to build a solid life as a “supporting character” without shame.

• Family as a Linear Hallway: Understanding the “suffocation” of being trapped in a family dynamic where only one truth (the authority’s) is allowed to exist.

• The Art of Becoming an Adult: Redefining maturity as the courage to be truthful with oneself and the willingness to endure the consequences of that truth.

• Complex Systems vs. Linear Logic: How to maintain an “open system” of interpretation in a world that tries to force everyone into narrow, simplified hallways of thought.

Detailed Description

“Truth is the courage to refuse to leave internal inconsistencies unattended.”

Shattered Mirrors, Woven Truths is a vital roadmap for the modern soul navigating a complex and often contradictory world. Jinseong Min bridges the gap between social critique and personal healing, revealing how the “mirrors” society holds up to us are often distorted by power and tradition.

The book explores three critical dimensions of reclaiming the self:

1. Decoding Social Justice: A deep dive into legal and ethical cases (such as the Seoul National University custodial worker case) to expose the gap between formal justice and human dignity.

2. The Architecture of Relationship: An honest look at the “smothering” nature of linear communication in families and how to reclaim your own narrative and “forest” of interpretations.

3. The Responsibility of Freedom: Why speaking the truth often comes with a price, and why an adult must be someone capable of “enduring the consequences” to achieve true liberation.

This work is essential for those feeling the weight of societal expectations, survivors of relational trauma, and anyone seeking a more authentic, “unscripted” way of living.

Product Specifications

• Author: Jinseong Min (Mola Mola)

• Publication Year: 2026

• Language: English

• Genre: Sociology / Philosophy / Psychology / Social Critique

• Ideal for: Critical thinkers, social justice advocates, and individuals on a path of self-discovery and trauma recovery.