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How Do You Live

By: Genzaburo Yoshino, Bruno Navasky, Neil Gaiman
Narrated by: Brian Nishii
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The Japanese classic that has delighted millions of readers, in English for the first time.

Following the death of his father, Copper, fifteen, faces enormous changes, and he wonders about things he used to take for granted, including his place in the world, friendship and loyalty, and the role of luck and choice in his future.

Meanwhile, Copper’s uncle writes to him in a journal, sharing knowledge and offering his advice on life’s big questions as Copper begins to consider what matters most.

How Do You Live? is a Japanese classic written for young listeners and cherished by many for a lifetime. Academy Award–winning animator Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle) has called it his favorite childhood book and announced plans to make it the basis of his expected final film.

This first-ever English-language edition includes a foreword by fantasy master Neil Gaiman.

©2021 Genzaburo Yoshino (P)2021 Recorded Books Explore the World Family Life Geography & Cultures Growing Up & Facts of Life Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction Social & Life Skills Classics Inspiring Heartfelt Feel-Good
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Life Lessons • Engaging Storyline • Great Characters • Emotional Depth • Timeless Wisdom • Nuanced Performance

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perfect and a must listen. I think this is needed for multiple generations and it still rings true decades later

life lessons needed

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It’s hard to describe this book. I read it because it was the inspiration for Hayao Miyazaki’s film The Boy and the Heron although on the surface they have nothing in common other than being set in Japan and the main character being a 12-15 year old boy. However they both explore the themes of family, friendship and taking responsibility for one’s own life and actions. Beautifully written and thought provoking.

Deeply touching

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It is a parallel to the movie the Boy and the Heron. It is such a sweet and beautiful way to look at the life we all live and how our experience is so unique.

A classic that everyone should read!

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This book is amazing story talks about many ways that as humans we can be better people.

Insight From a young man

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I decided to listen to this book because of a up coming movie from Studio Ghibli and I couldn’t recommend more! I felt like I learned so much from this book, about life and studies. If you’re looking for a wholesome read this is the book for you :)

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