How Do You Live?: The inspiration for The Boy and the Heron, the major new Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli film

This book is a classic representative from Japan literature.We have a slice of life. We are following a boy, his daily activities, his meetings with friends, their discussions.it's a nice book which left me with warm and slightly uncertain feeling. why uncertain? i think this book came to my life later, it's an ideal read for YA and middle grade readers,- and for me it was a little bit naive, but worthy read nevertheless.

This book contains quite a bit of fiction and also a lot of history, science, philosophy and ethics.It took me a while to warm to the characters. We must remember though that it was written in quite a different era and a different culture form what we know today.Nevertheless, the story was very engaging and thought provoking.

Putting aside the supposed sub-theme of a book written in pre-WW2 Japan in an increasingly militaristic society where free speech was punished; this is an important book for adolescent teenagers. How I wish now, in my seventies, that I had read this book when I was "Copper's" age. It's not especially profound but it addresses issues that confront young people and invites them to think about what is important, to confront their fears and gain inner strength. No wonder it was the inspiration for the Boy and the Heron. If you know such a young person - give them this book.

Wonderful read, it has a quality of being incredibly ordinary and that is why it is so beautiful. It enquires and informs that we look alittle closer and appreciate all that we are so fortunate to have and be a part of. Lots of humanist tales of art, self doubt, politics and friendship, a nice easy read that I didn’t want to end.

This has rave reviews. It was OK but not sure worth the price

A really interesting, thoughtful, and at times sorrowful book. I would highly recommend. The topics seem as relevant today as they were when the book was originally written (1930’s).

A wonderful young adult book it's almost reads existential literature.

I understand why this book is so well loved in Japan , very beautifully written with a meaningful message of understanding, courage and friendship.

Livro interessante.

Ein in seiner Einfachheit auch sehr berührendes und philosophisches Buch.

It is written so beautifully, I have ended up buying more copies as presents for family and friends. Delivery was quick and efficient.

I choose to read this because Hayao Miyazaki is going to make a movie out it and also titles was attractive. I really enjoyed the read and hope I could reread it in the future.

uma historia verdadeiramente bonita e unica.