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Author: Richard Lloyd Parry

Narrator: Ryan

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9780374253974

Language: English

Publish Date: 31/08/2017

Audiobook length: 31 min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2What happened at Okawa Primary School after the earthquake?
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Chapter 3Status of parents after the disaster
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Chapter 4The Okawa tragedy is both a natural and man-made disaster
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Chapter 5Japanese social problems were revealed by the disaster
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Chapter 6Summary & Review
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Why listen to Ghosts of the Tsunami

Listening to the summary audiobook of "Ghosts of the Tsunami" by Richard Lloyd Parry is essential for understanding the profound human impact of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. This powerful narrative delves into the experiences of those affected, blending personal stories with cultural insights, which offers listeners a deeper perspective on loss, resilience, and the haunting aftermath of disaster. By engaging with this summary, you gain a condensed yet impactful overview of themes such as grief, memory, and the struggle to rebuild lives in the face of unimaginable tragedy, making it a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the strength of the human spirit.

Author : Richard Lloyd Parry

Richard Lloyd Parry is a British author and renowned foreign correspondent. He is the Asia editor and Tokyo bureau chief of The Times of London. Focusing on Japanese social issues, Parry is a prolific writer of books and articles. He has settled in Tokyo since 1995. Having felt 17,257 earthquake tremors in more than 20 years in Japan, he is quite familiar with the phenomenon of earthquakes. The book Ghosts of the Tsunami won him the Folio Prize in 2018.

Key Insights from Ghosts of the Tsunami

  • 'Ghosts of the Tsunami' explores the profound impact of the 2011 tsunami in Japan, intertwining personal grief with the broader cultural and spiritual context of loss. Lloyd Parry delves into the stories of survivors, shedding light on their struggles to cope with sorrow and the haunting memories that persist long after the disaster.
  • The book emphasizes the intersection of trauma and memory, illustrating how the past continues to reverberate in the lives of those affected. Through vivid narratives, it captures the resilience of the human spirit even amidst overwhelming despair, as characters confront their demons and attempt to find a sense of closure.
  • Parry also critiques the response of institutions and the government, highlighting failures in preparedness and the subsequent chaos that ensued. This commentary invites readers to reflect on the nature of human vulnerability and the need for better disaster preparedness in a world increasingly affected by climate change.
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