The War on One Family: A Postwar Odyssey of Unwanted Children and Unbreakable Bonds
(著) 佐川政彦
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[About the product]
Why You’ll Love This Book
Epic Family Drama: Experience a sweeping story that captures the resilience of a family torn apart by prejudice and misfortune, yet bound together by fierce love.
A Touch of History: From firsthand accounts of wartime atrocities to postwar survival tales, each chapter weaves personal and national history into a powerful portrait of Japan’s transformation.
Inspiring Transformation: Follow Shinichiro as he rises against all odds—poverty, homelessness, stigma—to reshape his destiny and protect the sister who relies on him most.
Timeless Themes: Explore universal struggles of hope, loss, and identity, shedding light on how the scars of war linger for generations yet can also spark profound acts of compassion and courage.
About the Author
Written by Masahiko Sagawa, who was born in 1942 and witnessed firsthand the lasting effects of war, The War on One Family masterfully blends personal experience with deeply researched historical detail. Sagawa’s insights into postwar Japan bring authenticity and urgency to a story that resonates far beyond its time and place.
Embark on this gripping odyssey of two siblings—unwanted by society but unshaken in their devotion to each other—and discover how the human spirit endures, even in the long shadow of war. Immerse yourself in a narrative that is both an eye-opening portrayal of postwar Japan and a timeless tale of family, loyalty, and hope.
[Contents]
Preface
Chapter 1 : Early Childhood
Chapter 2 : Childhood
Chapter 3 : Adolescence
Chapter 4 : The Mature Years
Author Biography
[Comments from the Editor]
It has been a long time since the memory of the war began to fade a little, but the scars of war are still there in the genealogy of our relatives and relations. We hope you will enjoy the stories in this book while thinking about the many nameless people who lived lives that were disrupted by the war and made time what it is today.
[Author's Introduction]
Masahiko Sagawa
Born in 1942. Graduated from Ibaraki Prefectural Mito Daiichi High School. Joined Mito Works, Hitachi, Ltd. (now Hitachi Building Systems Co., Ltd.) and retired in 1998.
Retired from Hitachi, Ltd. in 1998 and has been working for a subcontractor since then.
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