When Things Don’t Go Your Way: Zen Wisdom for Difficult Times

Have you ever felt like life has thrown you a curveball? Are you struggling to overcome unexpected challenges & setbacks?

While loss, heartbreak, & loneliness are all part of the human experience, in this warm guide, internationally bestselling author Haemin Sunim shows us that these moments can actually be rare opportunities for self-discovery, serving as stepping stones to greater things in life.

Drawing on Zen Buddhist philosophy & Sunim’s own experiences, When Things Don't Go Your Way helps you navigate life's challenges with resilience & grace. Whether you're dealing with rejection, uncertainty, loneliness, conflicts in relationships, or burnout—or simply seeking to improve your mental & emotional well-being—Sunim offers a new spiritual perspective, one that helps us face life's challenges with greater ease & understanding, & offers solace and courage when we need it the most.

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Haemin Sunim is one of the most influential Zen Buddhist teachers & writers in South Korea, where his books have sold more than three million copies & are popular as guides not only to mediation but also to overcoming the challenges of everyday life. Born in South Korea, he came to the United States to study film, only to find himself pulled into the spiritual life. Educated at UC Berkeley, Harvard, & Princeton, he received formal monastic training in Korea & taught Buddhism at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts. He has more than a million followers on Twitter (@haeminsunim) & Facebook & lives in Seoul when not traveling to share his teachings.