Kintsugi, which means "golden joinery," is an ancient Japanese technique that has been elevated to an art form. It originated from the need to repair broken porcelain objects. By using gold to bond the pieces together, the repaired object was aesthetically flawless and often more valuable than the original.

Kintsugi, however, is more than just a craft; it is a poetic metaphor for what people go through when their lives "shatter," when they experience a painful crisis or loss and then try to pick up the pieces and create a new life that, thanks to the transformation of pain, can be more complete than the life they lost. This is why this metaphor is so powerful – because a simple "craft" seems to fulfill an ancient human dream: To mature and grow stronger through their wounds and defeats, instead of breaking, and to feel greater self-esteem, love for themselves, others, and life.

The author shows us how we can be inspired by kintsugi, so that we emerge from the crises of our lives not only unscathed but also stronger, appreciating our flaws and focusing on the essential things.