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Blue Butterfly

(著) 西村惇子

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[About the product]
-The encounters and memories in life always enrich my world-
Her memories of her school days when she could feel the footsteps of war approaching from her peaceful days; her admiration for the Jomon period that soared along with her feelings for her Japanese roots and Okinawa; her memories of meeting a young doctor while treating her for Hepatitis B, which was unexpectedly discovered during a yearly check-up; and the clear beauty of the sound of the clarinet that captivated her.――A collection of essays written in a gentle and fresh style about the days of life that continue to shine brightly in our daily lives and memories.

[Contents]
MEMORIES OF THE WAR ERA
READING THE NOVEL "THE ISLAND OF THE DEAD"
A GRATIS WORK
"THE FATE OF BEING BLACK"
READING HARUKI MURAKAMI'S "FIRST PERSON SINGULAR"
BE OBSESSIVE WITH SOMETHING
LONGING FOR JOMON
TEACHER'S BACK
CITY (TOWN) LIBRARY
DESTINATION OF "GARBAGE"
"BLUE BUTTERFLY"
SOUND OF MOUNTAINS
"MINOH"
RIVERSIDE ROAD
HOMETOWN RIVER
ABOUT THE MAGAZINE "TOSHO"
VARIOUS THINGS ABOUT COLOR
THE COLOR OF THE SWEATER
MY THOUGHTS ON FASHION
MY HUSBAND AND OIL PAINTING
POTTERY
"CLASSICAL MUSIC I WANT TO LISTEN TO ON A RAINY DAY"
SCHUBERT'S SORROW
CLARINET TIMBRE
PLAYING WITH FIREWORKS
PLAYING SPORTS IS FUN!!
WE CAN CONVINCE EVEN IF OUR TEAM LOSE
AGE WALL
BOILED CHESTNUT WITH ASTRINGENT SKIN
VALUE OF RICE
NOODLES: À LA CARTE
REMEMBERING MEMORIES WITH SUMMER VEGETABLES
THE HELPER AT THE DINING TABLE IS A FISHMONGER
HAVE A NICE CUP OF COFFEE

[Comments from the Editor]
While aging is inevitable for everyone, reading this book makes me realize that our hearts and minds do not necessarily age with our bodies. I hope that you will enjoy reading this essay, which, while living the life of an adult, has a cheerfulness and innocence somewhat reminiscent of a schoolgirl.

[Author Profile]
Atsuko Nishimura

Born in 1931 (Showa 6).
Graduated from the Graduate School of Letters (Sociology) at Osaka University in 1954 (Showa 29).
Has lived in Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture since 1937.