Sachiko - (Weatherhead Books on Asia) by Shū & saku Endō (Paperback)

Sachiko is a powerful and moving novel that explores the persecution of Japanese Christians in different historical eras, including the painful years between 1930 and 1945.

Set in Nagasaki, the story follows two young people trying to find love during a period in which they are accused of disloyalty to their country.

The novel alternates scenes between Nagasaki and Auschwitz, where a Polish Franciscan priest is arrested after returning to his homeland.

As the A-bomb attack on Nagasaki looms in the distance, Endō depicts ordinary people trying to live lives of faith in a wartime situation that renders daily life increasingly unbearable.

Throughout the novel, Endō's compassion for his characters shines through, reflecting their struggles to find and share love for others.

Sachiko is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, Christianity, or simply great storytelling.