Barefoot Gen: Out of the Ashes

"Barefoot Gen: Out of the Ashes is the final volume in a series of four works depicting the powerful heartwrenching story of the bombing of Hiroshima as seen through the eyes of a young boy. Focusing not only on the effects of the bombing, Barefoot Gen also examines the ethical dilemmas faced by a peace-loving family in a highly militarized culture. Out of the Ashes resumes nine days after the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima as Gen and his mother struggle to provide food, shelter and water for themselves and Gen's baby sister. At the heart of the story is the indomitable human spirit which prevails amidst chaos and vast human suffering. Under these conditions, Gen is confronted with the most despicable aspects of humankind as well as a love and compassion that shine through like the sun. Throughout all of us working toward preventing such a horrible tragedy from recurring."--back cover.