Letters from the Ground to the Heart - Beauty Amid Destruction is a series of letters to friends & family by Anne Thomas, an English instructor and 22-year resident of Sendai, Japan, following the devastating earthquake & tsunami of March, 2011. Anne makes the stories of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances profound - capturing our collective, global empathy. Since going viral, her writings have been reprinted online and in newspapers throughout the world.
This collaborative effort also includes writings by Pema Chödrön and Miyazawa Kenji, responses from all over the globe, and much more.
Best of all, PROCEEDS FROM SALES OF 'LETTERS' BENEFIT SURVIVORS of The Tohoku/Great East Japan Earthquake & Tsunami.
Give yourself & others the gift of an extraordinary reading experience that won't soon be forgotten - while benefitting survivors in need. Hardcover Edition ALSO available. e-book & audio editions coming soon...
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By chella ramanan
Jan 18, 2012
This book is a collection of heart-warming letters, but be warned, they may bring a tear to your eye. Each letter paints a picture of hope in the life's simple pleasures - finding a shop selling rice, being able to wash after so long without running water, a farmer friend delivering eggs. It's these little moments that news coverage, although excellent, fails to cover. Anne brings it all to life and makes you thankful for what you have. And then you feel the need to help. The book is also an insight into the Japanese and how their culture shapes the way they cope with disaster. I recommend it to everyone, especially anyone with a love of Japan and its people. Chella, UK
