This club is based on a book that changed Leon's life and touched him deeply. It doesn't matter if you've read it before or not. The book is How Do You Live? by Genzaburo Yoshino and it's a book that most people in Japan have to read. So why is it so special? What are the experiences told and lessons learned?
It's all about a kid who goes through things and then tells his uncle about it. Each chapter involves a different experience and a different lesson. In this club, Leon will break down those things and we'll discuss each one while also sharing our own thoughts, experiences, and opinions.
Spoiler alert: this book made Leon cry. We all have experiences but some of us learn from them differently. Part of the beauty of How Do You Live is the intelligence and softness with which the uncle talks to the protagonist. Let's talk about their lives and in doing so, let's talk about your life. Let's have a heartfelt and deep discussion about one of the most influential pieces of Eastern literature and the lives it continues to affect!