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A Healing Family (Hardcover)

by Kenzaburo Oe (Author), Yukari Oe (Illustrator), Stephen Snyder (Translator)
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  • Hardcover: 146 pages
  • Publisher: Kodansha International Ltd (1 Nov 1996)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 4770020481
  • ISBN-13: 978-4770020482
  • Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 14 x 2.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 135,964 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This text presents an intimate portrait of Nobel Prize-winning author Kenzaburo Oe's handicapped son, the unexpected courage that can be found in everyone and the meaning of family.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Oe is the mouthpiece for his son's teaching..., 20 Nov 1998
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In A Healing Family, Kenzaburo Oe, the Japanese literary giant, describes the relationships in a family that is not incredible; the Oe family is real. While Oe occasionally relates episodes of life with his mentally disabled son, Hikari, that seem irrelevant, this is easily overlooked when the reader finds the gems that Oe's broad sweep produces. More touching than the relationships are Hikari's observations about the world in which we live. In A Healing Family, Hikari is the teacher; his father and the reader, are his students. The reader will remember some of the lessons forever...
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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful, soothing book of love...., 2 Sep 1998
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Hard to believe that no one else has written a review of this book because it is excellent... Oe's manner of dealing with his son's affliction and the effects it has on his family is truly amazing... His manner is truly one of love and serenity.... Without any reservations, I recommend this book to anyone who wants to know more about "heart"...
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