Ghosts of the Tsunami Summary
Richard Lloyd Parry

Ghosts of the Tsunami Overview

In Ghosts of the Tsunami, a non-fiction account of the 2011 tsunami which struck Japan and devastated its famous Tohoku region, author Richard Lloyd Parry brings his journalism expertise into play, incorporating first-hand accounts of the tragedy and its aftermath. With a strong focus on the deaths of dozens of Okawa Primary School students, Parry explores distinctly Japanese forms of grief and healing as well as love, loss, and heartbreak. The book deftly covers themes such as acceptance, fertility, community, and more.