This item is from my home collection. The contents are in like-new, excellent condition, but the cover and obi (sleeve) show signs of aging due to their age. We appreciate your understanding. A Study of Ryoichi Sasakawa: Messenger from Another Dimension Why did such a large disparity arise in the evaluation of a rare spirit who "worked tirelessly, without pay, for the sake of the world and its people"? This outstanding human analysis unravels that mystery completely. Table of Contents Chapter 1: "The Cleaner of This World" - Personality and Behavior Patterns Chapter 2: An Unusual Right-Winger - From Childhood to the End of the War Chapter 3: The Hero of Sugamo Prison Chapter 4: The Man Who Became a "God of Fortune" - From Boat Racing to Philanthropic Activities From Reviews: I, as a child, had my picture taken with this person in his later years at the Science Museum of Ships, which was in my neighborhood. It's about being flexible. However, even as a child, I felt something of this person's greatness, or rather, a sense of fear. The book steadily follows his life, from his days as an A-class war criminal suspect in Sugamo Prison, to his subsequent boat racing business, and then to his days of charitable activities. It was a story that provided hints on how humans should act when placed in adversity. The life of a man who was also labeled as a right-winger, fixer, and kingpin, and other such unsavory evaluations, serves as a wise read. It's often said that he faced strong criticism. Valuable photos and achievements of Mr. Sasakawa are covered. The author's tenacity and affection are packed into this book. You can easily understand Mr. Sasakawa's capacity, his heart, and his drive. Ryoichi Sasakawa: "The man who played the role of a kind old man in the 'One Good Deed a Day' TV commercial. Before the war, he was a right-wing politician who called for absolute reverence for the Emperor, and he was under surveillance as an A-class war criminal suspect, sharing the same prison food as Yoshio Kodama and Nobusuke Kishi. After his release, he became the chairman of the Nippon Foundation, and he grew into a kingpin in the political world, using the vast boat racing funds as bait."