SAMPLE-ADB: https://samples.audible.com/bk/reco/016348/bk_reco_016348_sample.mp3 ----------------------------------------------------------- COVER-ADB: https://i.ibb.co/5LHG5h6/cover-adb.jpg _________________________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- _________________________________ How Do You Live By: Genzaburo Yoshino, Bruno Navasky, Neil Gaiman Narrated by: Brian Nishii Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins Unabridged Audiobook Release date: 01-04-22 Language: English Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. 4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 (128 ratings) 4.0 on Goodreads (13,132 ratings) Publisher's summary The first English translation of the classic Japanese novel, a childhood favorite of anime master Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle), with an introduction by Neil Gaiman. First published in 1937, Genzaburo Yoshino’s How Do You Live? has long been acknowledged in Japan as a crossover classic for young listeners. Academy Award-winning animator Hayao Miyazaki has called it his favorite childhood book and announced plans to emerge from retirement to make it the basis of a final film. How Do You Live? is narrated in two voices. The first belongs to Copper, 15, who after the death of his father must confront inevitable and enormous change, including his own betrayal of his best friend. In between episodes of Copper’s emerging story, his uncle writes to him in a journal, sharing knowledge and offering advice on life’s big questions as Copper begins to encounter them. Over the course of the story, Copper, like his namesake Copernicus, looks to the stars, and uses his discoveries about the heavens, earth, and human nature to answer the question of how he will live. This first-ever English-language translation of a Japanese classic about finding one’s place in a world both infinitely large and unimaginably small is perfect for readers of philosophical fiction like The Alchemist and The Little Prince, as well as Miyazaki fans eager to understand one of his most important influences. ©2021 Genzaburo Yoshino (P)2021 Recorded Books Unabridged Audiobook None Classics ----------------------------------------------------------- Read By: Brian Nishii Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Listen Time: 6.25 hours at 1.0x Speed 4.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: January 2022 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781705056882 Quick Stats About this Audiobook Total Audiobook Chapters: 14 Longest Chapter Length: 54:10 minutes Shortest Chapter Length: 27 seconds Average Chapter Length: 26:41 minutes Audiobooks by this Author: 1 ----------------------------------------------------------- How Do You Live? Hardcover – October 26, 2021 by Genzaburo Yoshino (Author), Bruno Navasky (Translator), Neil Gaiman (Foreword) As featured in the Oscar-nominated Hayao Miyazaki film The Boy and the Heron: the coming-of-age novel How Do You Live? is a Japanese classic that become a New York Times bestseller, now with an introduction by Neil Gaiman. After the death of his father, fifteen-year-old Copper must confront inevitable and enormous change, including the aftermath of his own betrayal of his best friend. Between episodes of Copper’s emerging story, letters from his uncle share knowledge and offer advice on life’s big questions. Like his namesake Copernicus, Copper looks to the stars and uses his discoveries about the heavens, earth, and human nature to answer the question of how he will live. First published in 1937 in Japan, Genzaburō Yoshino’s How Do You Live? has long been an important book for Academy Award-winning animator Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle). Perfect for readers of philosophical fiction like The Alchemist and The Little Prince, How Do You Live? serves as a thought-provoking guide for young readers as they grow up in a world both infinitely large and unimaginably small. Editorial Reviews Review A New York Times Bestseller An Indie Bestseller “All classic children’s books are works of philosophy in one sense or another. But few classics for young readers are as entirely philosophical and contemplative, as engineered to instruct, as Genzaburo Yoshino’s How Do You Live? . . . not easily forgotten. . . Some may feel, as this reader did upon closing it, inclined to affirm an unusual truth: ‘I am wiser for having read this book.’”―Adam Gopnik, The New York Times Book Review “A heartwarming and empathetic text engineered to help kids comprehend the world around them and their places in it . . . Like the best Miyazaki films, [the] lessons are often deceptively simple, but they have implications for every person who comes of age through adversity.”―Vulture “How Do You Live? is that rare thing, especially in YA: a shamelessly philosophical novel, starting with its interrogative title. It asks its young readers to think about the person they want to be, and its adult readers to reflect on the person they’ve become.”―Wired “A teen ponders the complexities of life, history, and humanity in this 1937 classic from Japan being animated by Hayao Miyazaki . . . Simple and beautiful seasonal details reflect Copper’s emotional journey. Small glimpses into prewar Japanese life and culture, including tofu making, school social hierarchies, city life, and the intricacies and symbolism of words, contribute to the atmosphere. A foreword by Neil Gaiman perfectly captures the mood and significance of this book, a childhood favorite of Miyazaki’s and one that is sure to find a select, but eager, readership outside its homeland. A quiet, introspective look at life and how to be human.”―Kirkus Reviews, starred review “[A] deeply thoughtful Japanese classic . . . A gentle tale of self-discovery and reflection, and a compassionate guidebook on integrity punctuated by rich sensory details . . . Yoshino’s timeless lessons will resonate with sensitive readers young and old.”―Publishers Weekly, starred review “Thoughtful and hopeful in the vein of classic children's literature. [An] excellent translation, providing insight into Miyazaki's works.”―Anime News Network “Important, worthwhile, and surprisingly of-the-moment.”―Asian Review of Books “A beguiling . . . and ruminative coming-of-age tale . . . to excite interest and—happily—inspire thought.”―Booklist “Now is the perfect time for the translation of this novel and an even better time for today’s youth to give it a read. This book guides your way of living toward the right path.” ―Shelf Unbound “A thought-provoking coming of age novel that teaches children how to navigate through life…beautiful…engaging.”―YA Books Central About the Author Genzaburō Yoshino (1899-1981) was a Japanese writer and publisher. In 1935, he became director of a collection of educational books for young people. When the acclaimed writer Yūzō Yamamoto was unable to complete a book on ethics as part of the series, Yoshino stepped in and wrote How Do You Live?. Since its debut as a novel and guide to philosophy for young people, How Do You Live? has sold more than two million copies, and been re-edited and republished more than eighty times to reflect the changing times and culture in Japan. Bruno Navasky is a teacher and writer, whose work as a translator and editor includes Festival in My Heart: Poems by Japanese Children and Poem in Your Pocket for Young Poets, as well as translations published in The New York Times and The Paris Review. He was the founding editor of American Poet, the journal of the Academy of American Poets, where he now serves on the board of directors. He lives and works in New York City. Neil Gaiman is the author of many bestsellers for readers of all ages, including Stardust, American Gods, Sandman, Anansi Boys, Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett), The Graveyard Book (winner of the Newbery Medal), and Coraline. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Top About this item Reviews Product details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Algonquin Young Readers (October 26, 2021) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1616209771 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1616209773 Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 14 years Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 990L Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 9 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 8.62 inches ----------------------------------------------------------- How Do You Live? by Genzaburo Yoshino NARRATOR Brian Nishii TRANSLATOR Bruno Navasky LENGTH 6 hours 13 minutes LANGUAGE English Summary 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 readers 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. Children's Audiobook details Author Genzaburo Yoshino Narrator Brian Nishii ISBN 9781705056882 Length 6 hours 13 minutes Language English Publisher Recorded Books, Inc. Publication date January 4, 2022 Edition Unabridged Genre Children's _________________________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- _________________________________ Genzaburo Yoshino How Do You Live? The inspiration for The Boy and the Heron, the major new Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli film Publishing in English for the very first time, Japan's beloved coming-of-age classic on what really matters in life 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 anime master Hayao Miyazaki, How Do You Live? is the basis a highly anticipated film from Studio Ghibli. Reviews An important, worthwhile and surprisingly of-the-moment novel ... as timely now as it was in 1937 Asian Review of Books Details Imprint: Rider Published: 08/04/2021 ISBN: 9781846046452 Length: 288 pages Dimensions: 222mm x 26mm x 143mm Weight: 391g Price: £16.99 All Editions Hardback 2021 Paperback 2023 Ebook 2021 ----------------------------------------------------------- First published January 1, 1937 _________________________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- _________________________________ Cover Title Page About the Author Foreword Introduction Chapter One: A Strange Experience Uncle’s Notebook: On Ways of Looking at Things Chapter Two: A Brave Friend Uncle’s Notebook: On True Experience Chapter Three: Newton’s Apple and Powdered Milk Uncle’s Notebook: On Human Relationships and the Nature of Real Discoveries Chapter Four: A Friend in Need Uncle’s Notebook: On Poverty and Humanity Chapter Five: Napoleon and the Four Young Men Uncle’s Notebook: What Makes a Great Person: On the Life of Napoleon Chapter Six: Events on a Snowy Day Chapter Seven: Stone-Step Memories Uncle’s Notebook: On Human Troubles, Mistakes, and Greatness Chapter Eight: A Triumphant Return Chapter Nine: Daffodils and Buddhas Chapter Ten: Spring Morning A Note from the Translator Copyright ----------------------------------------------------------- Penguin UK | USA | Canada | Ireland | Australia New Zealand | India | South Africa Penguin is part of the Penguin Random House group of companies whose addresses can be found at global.penguinrandomhouse.com. Originally published in 1982 by Iwanami Shoten, Publishers, Tokyo. Published in the United States by Algonquin Young Readers, an imprint of Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, a division of Workman Publishing Text copyright © 1937, 1982 by Gentaro Yoshino Translation © 2021 by Bruno Navasky Foreword © 2021 by Neil Gaiman KIMITACHI WA DOU IKIRU KA by Genzaburo Yoshino This English edition published in 2021 by Rider Books, an imprint of Random House Group Limited, London by arrangement with the copyright holder c/o Iwanami Shoten, Publishers, Tokyo through Japan UNI Agency, Inc., Tokyo. c/o Curtis Brown Ltd, NY. The moral right of the author has been asserted Cover design by Anna Morrison ISBN: 978-1-473-57823-4 _________________________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- _________________________________ ☕ _________________________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- _________________________________