Beautiful Distance | Nao-Cola Yamazaki

A man sits in a cafe, sipping a green juice and watching the world go by. A white butterfly flutters through the air; a calico cat jumps onto a wall; cherry blossom petals fall, softly, to the ground. Life, momentarily, stands still. Our unnamed narrator is preparing to visit his terminally ill wife in hospital.

A prize-winning bestseller in Japan, Beautiful Distance is a profoundly affecting and intimate story that looks with honesty and tenderness at the journey towards the end of a life. It explores what family means, how we think about death, and the power of quiet acts of love.

‘An intimate and meditative look at love at the end of life, considering the minutiae of the daily moments that define a precious life together.’ Service 95

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Daunt Books