How Long to Read The Lost Mother

How Long Does it Take to Read The Lost Mother?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 17 minutes to read The Lost Mother by Joon Kim

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The Lost Mother is the memoir of Iltang, an acclaimed Korean/Japan painter whowas born in 1922. His Korean mother, Ilyeopwas a well-known feminist poetwho, after his birth, renounced the worldto enter into Buddhist monastic life. Iltang's father was the scion of an aristocratic Japanese family. Their relationship was romantic but ultimatelydoomed. In a life marked by war and disruption; Iltang finally attained both theartistic success he craved, and the spiritualenlightenment he sought in later life. The longing for his "real"mother never left him, however, and it provided him the psychological impetus to succeed in both the worldly andspiritual realms. Iltang's dramatic life story ismade even more vibrant by the chaotic historical context intowhich he was born. It is an interesting portrayal of a unique time and place and an inspiring look at one man's incredible ability to overcome adversity.

How long is The Lost Mother?

The Lost Mother by Joon Kim is 308 pages long, and a total of 79,464 words.

This makes it 104% the length of the average book. It also has 97% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Lost Mother Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 14 minutes to read The Lost Mother aloud.

What Reading Level is The Lost Mother?

The Lost Mother is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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