--- product_id: 62510792 title: "A Dictionary of Mutual Understanding: The compelling Richard and Judy Summer Book Club winner Paperback – 5 May 2016" brand: "jackie copleton" price: "KD 2.74" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/62510792-a-dictionary-of-mutual-understanding-the-compelling-richard-and-judy store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # A Dictionary of Mutual Understanding: The compelling Richard and Judy Summer Book Club winner Paperback – 5 May 2016 **Brand:** jackie copleton **Price:** KD 2.74 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Dictionary of Mutual Understanding: The compelling Richard and Judy Summer Book Club winner Paperback – 5 May 2016 by jackie copleton - **How much does it cost?** KD 2.74 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/62510792-a-dictionary-of-mutual-understanding-the-compelling-richard-and-judy) ## Best For - jackie copleton enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jackie copleton brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![A Dictionary of Mutual Understanding: The compelling Richard and Judy Summer Book Club winner Paperback – 5 May 2016 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/914FsW-rUtL.jpg) ![A Dictionary of Mutual Understanding: The compelling Richard and Judy Summer Book Club winner Paperback – 5 May 2016 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81nZx+p1wbL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling dissection of love, loss and forgivenes *by V***A on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 May 2016* This is a truly astonishing book. From the first to last page I was totally immersed in a story which provided a series of stark emotional contrasts. It centres on loss; physical and emotional, but also at a far more complex level. The story is about an ordinary Japanese family whose life is torn apart following the nuclear bombing of Japan. We see a compact family unit, one filled with a dark complexity and the repercussions dozens of years later.I like the references at the start of each chapter which explain Japanese culture, custom and belief. They give real context to the story, attitudes and actions. I found some parts quite harrowing; the stark horror of the aftermath of nuclear devastation is so understated, it lingers and should never be forgotten. I was drawn to the central characters and the universal themes of parent v child, love v sex, young v old, east v west and much more.The tale weaves back and forth across generations and changing cultural attitudes. The narrative is rich with insight as it moves from 'present' to the reality of the past as presented through the diary of a daughter. This is sometimes a challenging read for a number of reasons. But it's ultimately rewarding and throughout, I found it difficult to put to one side, wanting to know what happens next. But the real mark of a great read is what it leaves; and in a number of ways, it's one that's made me think. I don't think comparison with Memoirs of a Geisha is either relevant or reasonable. This is a very different story and should be judged on its own merits. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Very well written novel *by D***P on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 October 2016* Although this is novel, it gives an insight it to the time of the Pikaton. Plus a great story of love, hope and mankind. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A profound and moving story *by S***E on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 March 2018* When I retired in 2015, my wife and I ticked off one of the destinations that had always been high up on our respective bucket lists when we visited Japan. It was the holiday of a lifetime and was a place that more than lived up to our expectations. We spent two weeks travelling around the island of Honshu and stayed in Tokyo, Kyoto, Hakone and Hiroshima. Our abiding memory of Hiroshima was when we visited the Peace Memorial Park and lay origami paper cranes at the entrance - a humbling and emotional experience to say the least.To mention that this story resonated with me would be an understatement. Although this novel deals with the atomic bombing of Nagasaki (on the island of Kyushu), the devastation, suffering and long-term after effects to ordinary men, women and children mirrored what I had learned from the local Japanese lady who acted as our tour guide throughout our stay in Hiroshima.This is a very emotional book to sit down with. There's a deep, romantic story at its core and it is all tied together eloquently with interesting references to Japanese history, culture and traditions. Expertly written by someone who actually lived and worked in Nagasaki and Sapporo for three years, this is a thought-provoking novel that I highly recommend. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/62510792-a-dictionary-of-mutual-understanding-the-compelling-richard-and-judy](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/62510792-a-dictionary-of-mutual-understanding-the-compelling-richard-and-judy) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*