How Do You Live?
The inspiration for The Boy and the Heron, the major new Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli film
By Genzaburo Yoshino | Publisher: Ebury Publishing
About the book
The uplifting Japanese bestseller and coming-of-age classic, a heartwarming tale about finding one’s place in the world. For fans of The Little Prince.
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The streets of Tokyo swarm below fifteen-year-old Copper as he gazes out into the city of his childhood. Struck by the thought of the infinite people whose lives play out alongside his own, he begins to wonder, how do you live?
Considering life's biggest questions for the first time, Copper turns to his dear uncle for heart-warming wisdom. As the old man guides the boy on a journey of philosophical discovery, a timeless tale unfolds, offering a poignant reflection on what it means to be human.
The favourite childhood book of Academy Award-winning anime master Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle), this beloved modern classic is a thought-provoking and uplifting tale about discovering what really matters in life.
Editions of How Do You Live?
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781846046452
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781846046469
- EBook
- ISBN 9781473578234
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The uplifting Japanese bestseller and coming-of-age classic, a heartwarming tale about finding one’s place in the world. For fans of The Little Prince.
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELER
OVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD
The streets of Tokyo swarm below fifteen-year-old Copper as he gazes out into the city of his childhood. Struck by the thought of the infinite people whose lives play out alongside his own, he begins to wonder, how do you live?
Considering life's biggest questions for the first time, Copper turns to his dear uncle for heart-warming wisdom. As the old man guides the boy on a journey of philosophical discovery, a timeless tale unfolds, offering a poignant reflection on what it means to be human.
The favourite childhood book of Academy Award-winning anime master Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle), this beloved modern classic is a thought-provoking and uplifting tale about discovering what really matters in life.
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What is How Do You Live? about?
The uplifting Japanese bestseller and coming-of-age classic, a heartwarming tale about finding one’s place in the world. For fans of The Little Prince.
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELER
OVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD
The streets of Tokyo swarm below fifteen-year-old Copper as he gazes out into the city of his childhood. Struck by the thought of the infinite people whose lives play out alongside his own, he begins to wonder, how do you live?
Considering life's biggest questions for the first time, Copper turns to his dear uncle for heart-warming wisdom. As the old man guides the boy on a journey of philosophical discovery, a timeless tale unfolds, offering a poignant reflection on what it means to be human.
The favourite childhood book of Academy Award-winning anime master Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle), this beloved modern classic is a thought-provoking and uplifting tale about discovering what really matters in life.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in How Do You Live??
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of How Do You Live??
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781846046452
Who is/are the Author/s of the book How Do You Live??
Genzaburo Yoshino
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
How Do You Live? is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781846046452) and paperback(ISBN 9781846046469) and ebook(ISBN 9781473578234)
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