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Title: A book that changes peoples lives
Review: I first read Shibumi back in 1981. I was changed forever. Since then, I have lent, bought it as gifts, and encouraged those who I thought would appreciate the importance of the book. People laugh when I say it is the best novel of the 20th Century. It was given to my non-book reading father in 1986; since then he has become a serious reader of fiction and historical novels. The characters are gripping, real and are perfectly placed within the story line(s). An education in history, geography, geology, politics, and Eastern philosophies are waiting for those who are willing to take the journey. I still have the original hardback, but re-read a paperback version at least once a year.
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