Message from ageisner

[Anonymous]

During lunch I had the opportunity to ask Professor Yamashita a few questions about his lecture and how I could connect the content he covered to what I teach about Japan in 10th grade World History. Our conversation led us to discussing the Japanese Imperial Army and World War II. He mentioned a book that I believe is going to be a remarkable read.

A Diary of Darness, by Kiyosawa Kiyoshi.

I recently purchased it on Amazon and although there were only two book reviews, both readers rated it five stars. I am looking forward to reading it and incorporating an entry or two into my lesson on WWII this Spring. While discussing the book with Professor Yamashita, he mentioned an entry from March of 1945 when the author writes that the only hope for saving Japan was for its enemy to destroy the government that currently held power and build anew because the Japanese citizens felt powerless against it. His words in 1945 were profound and his position was considered liberal... I hope others of you find interest in this book as well.