Product Description "The Purpose of Life" by Hiroyuki Itsuki. First edition published November 10, 1999, first printing published November 25, 1999. The cover has some scratches, minor damage, and discoloration from sun exposure. In particular, there is a slight crease on the bottom band. The main body of the book is relatively clean, with no writing or noticeable stains. Please consider that this is a used book that has been stored at home for a long time. Content introduction (excerpt from the band): "Does life have a purpose? A question that lingers in the hearts of all people, what do we live for? What determines the value of a human being? Includes the latest version of the highly acclaimed talk essay from NHK Radio Midnight Express, sincerely and clearly addressing the ultimate questions, a book for rediscovering life!" Content introduction (excerpt from the back cover): "Life is a dream, something that doesn't go as you think," Itsuki repeats. But there is no sense of pathos. Rather, what I feel is the earnestness of seeking the <rich fire> that can only be obtained from suffering. Moreover, we, who have been allowed to live, even while harboring the expectation that that <rich fire> might disappear like a phantom the moment we think we have grasped it. If there is something we truly share, what is it? Thinking about that is equivalent to questioning the purpose of life." (Introduction by Yoko Ogawa) Product Details: Author: Hiroyuki Itsuki Publisher: Toru Kenjo Published by: Gentosha Inc. Published: November 25, 1999, First Printing Price: 1429 yen + tax ISBN4-87728-338-2 Recommended for those interested in the meaning of life, how to live, philosophy, and fans of Hiroyuki Itsuki. *Please check the photos for the condition. If you have any other concerns, please leave a comment and I will respond. #HiroyukiItsuki #ThePurposeOfLife #Gentosha #NHKRadioMidnightExpress #Philosophy #LifePhilosophy #Essay #UsedBook #Book