Rising from the Ashes
Rising from the Ashes by Akiko Mikamo is an illustrated biography published by Authorsolutions on July 15, 2013. This book recounts the true story of Shinji Mikamo, a Japanese adolescent who survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. Positioned just three-quarters of a mile from the epicenter, Shinji’s experience during this catastrophic event is presented through the lens of resilience and understanding, highlighting his unique perspective on forgiveness and human connection amidst the devastation of war.
Readers will find a narrative that not only details Shinji’s survival but also emphasizes the broader themes of love and reconciliation. Dr. Akiko Mikamo, as one of his daughters, aims to convey messages that challenge the notion of enmity, suggesting that yesterday’s adversaries can become tomorrow’s allies. This edition spans 206 pages and is written in English, offering insights into the complexities of human emotions in the aftermath of one of history’s most significant tragedies.
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This is a true and incredible story of a Japanese adolescent, Shinji Mikamo, who miraculously survived the first atomic bombing of human kinds. He was on top of his house roof with nothing to shield him at only 3/4 of a mile (1,200m) from the epicenter in Hiroshima on August 6, 1945 toward the end of the World War II. But what made Shinji stand out from most of the survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, or even of many other man-made disasters in our history, he never hated Americans as aggressors. He somehow saw things from a much bigger perspective even in the very strict Japanese military government’s mind control of civilians during the war. As one of his three legacy-carrying daughters, Dr. Akiko Mikamo wrote his story to send out the messages of human love and power of forgiveness to remind the world our worst enemies of yesterday could become the best friends of tomorrow.
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