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The 29-day battle to liberate Manila resulted in the catastrophic destruction of the city and a rampage by Japanese forces that brutalized the civilian population. Landmarks were demolished, houses were torched, suspected resistance fighters were tortured and killed, countless women were raped, and their husbands and children were murdered. American troops had no choice but to battle the enemy, floor by floor and even room by room, through schools, hospitals, and even sports stadiums. In the end, an estimated 100,000 civilians lost their lives in the massacre.

Have you ever felt exhausted by the endless chase for perfection? The constant upgrades, the flawless images on social media, the pressure to keep everything polished and complete? If so, you’re not alone—and you may be ready for an ancient yet timeless philosophy that offers another way forward. This book is an invitation to step into the world of wabi-sabi—the Japanese art of finding beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and simplicity. For centuries, poets, monks, artists, and everyday people in Japan have drawn strength and peace from this way of seeing the world. And now, you can too.