This item has been stored at home. The contents are in very good condition, but it is very old and the cover shows signs of aging. As shown in the images, there are marks from a highlighter on only three pages. We appreciate your understanding. "Kikotsu" (Backbone): A Collection of Conversations Saburo Shiroyama, Akira Yoshimura, Hisae Sawachi, Torao Tokuda, Shizuka Ijuin, Hiroshi Sano, and others I love people. I want to meet people I think are interesting, look them in the eye, and listen to their stories carefully. And I want many people to hear the wonderful stories of wonderful people, not just myself. The topics range from that war to politics, economics, and daily life. But the words exchanged there always speak of the ways of life and dignity, and I feel a sense of naturally straightening my back. Eight dialogues by people with spirit. Contents War, Times, and Humans (Hisae Sawachi) The Decision of Captain Nakatsuru, a Special Attack Commander (Jun Hemmi) Why Not Push Yourself a Little Now? (Norio Ohga) Humans Do Not Live by Economics Alone (Shozo Kashima) What is the Capacity of a General with Dignity? (Torao Tokuda) The Figure of a Man Needed Now (Shizuka Ijuin) Your Way, My Way (Akira Yoshimura) The Times We Lived In (Hiroshi Sano, Akira Yoshimura) From Reviews It describes the unreasonable treatment at the time of conscription during the war, and it made me think that my current situation and the current injustices are not that big of a deal. After reading this book, something new was added to my standards of judgment and my rules of life. While reading and after finishing, my desire to improve myself became stronger than ever, and my ambition increased. I think I will definitely reread it when I lose momentum in my feelings or when negative feelings prevail.