A little gem, gentle and heart-warming

A Japanese classic, a sort of ethics for teenager, tells via a series of essays how 15 year old Copper learns how to live a good and honourable life with the guidance of his kindly uncle. Having finished the book I was browsing through Karen Dudley’s “Another Week in the Kitchen”. She talks about grilling aubergines on a quiet day and says, “My heart was full of gratitude for my shop and my people and those whose lives I get to share in every day. I considered how small acts of devotion and care can have an effect so much bigger than we can imagine”. I think that Copper has learned that. A delightful read.