How Do You Live?
The uplifting Japanese classic that has enchanted millions
Genzaburo Yoshino
This beloved coming-of-age classic now published in English for the first time takes readers on a philosophical journey into life's biggest questions through the eyes of fifteen-year-old Copper in Tokyo. As he contemplates the infinite people around him, Copper looks to his wise uncle for answers, leading readers on a poignant and timeless reflection on what it means to be human. This book is a favorite of anime master Hayao Miyazaki and is the inspiration for a highly anticipated film from Studio Ghibli.
Publish Date
2021-10-26T00:00:00.000Z
2021-10-26T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1937
Goodreads Rating
4.02
ISBN
9781846046452
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2021-12-29T09:25:52.000Z
91/100. How Do You Live? by Genzaburo Yoshino. Picked this up because a) Miyazaki's upcoming film b) Neil Gaiman forewords. The book has stood time amazingly well and the format with the letters is heartwarming. – source