Town of Evening Calm, Country of Cherry Blossoms

I saw the cover and expected a cute little story about daily life. Then I started reading it and it was about postwar Hiroshima. Wow! It was heavier than I expected, but the stories and experiences are important. Hearing what struggles other people had in the aftermath of such a violent time is vital. Knowing what other people suffered makes us more empathetic, compassionate, and willing to compromise. This was a much more important read than I expected.