7 Recommended Family Novels, Serve Warm Stories - Many Valuable Lessons

Kim Ji Yeong Born in 1982 is a novel about a South Korean family that tells the story of a woman named Kim Ji Yeong in the midst of her family. Not many people would have guessed that Kim Ji Yeong actually grew up under a lot of pressure in her seemingly harmonious family. Like a time bomb, the pressure later becomes a serious problem concerning Kim Ji Yeong's mental condition as an adult.

Beloved Mother is a translation of a popular novel from South Korea. This novel, published by Gramedia, broadly tells the story of a family who loses a mother due to an incident. The loss of their mother opens their eyes to the immense and precious presence of a mother in their midst all this time, even though they are already adults and have their own families.

The Pursuit of Happyness is a novel that tells the story of a father's struggle to make his only child happy. The story begins when the father character experiences bankruptcy, forcing him and his child to live on the streets. However, the father refuses to give up and continues to strive to improve his life and make his child happy. 

Little Women is one of the Western novels whose popularity is beyond doubt. This novel tells the story of the lives of four sisters in a simple family. Despite their simplicity, they live harmoniously and support each other. Not only does the story revolve around family harmony, but the novel also tells the stories of the four sisters and their respective aspirations. 

Next, we have a recommendation for a novel about family from Tere Liye. A novel titled Ayahku (Bukan) Pembohong tells the story of a child who was raised with simple stories by their father. However, something happens that makes the child hate their father. The dynamic and emotional relationship between father and child in this novel is presented in an interesting way and can make those who are living far from home suddenly miss their parents. 

Saturday with Father is one of the recommended novels about family that should not be missed. This novel presents a warm and touching story. Saturday with Father tells the story of a family that has lost their father figure. The father in that family has passed away long ago. Nevertheless, the father continues to try to be present in the midst of his family every Saturday through video recordings.

Keluarga Cemara (Cemara Family) is a quite phenomenal novel in Indonesia. This novel has been adapted into a soap opera and a film. This novel, written by the renowned writer Arswendo Atmowiloto, tells the story of a simple yet harmonious family life. There are many things that can be learned from the warm story of a family consisting of a father, mother, and three children.