Reflection the Book "A Higher Honor"

A Higher Honor

I became interested in this book because it shows in this book how they love their country. I am inspired with a Japanese mom who gave her life for her daughter and also how a man sacrificed himself for his brother-in-law or his prime minister.

In this book shows how Japan rise in the 21th century. And also their famous inventions like Toyota one of the famous cars in the world. And also a famous product named Ajinomoto.

In this book also shows the sacrifices of the Japanese for their leaders. Also this book shows o explains how Yokoi Soichi lived in the jungle for 28 years. I am amazed in how he tailored three shirts, three pairs of pants, a vest, and a pair of knee pants using a needle made from pieces of canon shells. And also he made his own button made from coconut shells.

What I learned in his story is to be resourceful. Yokoi Soichi said, “It was a hard work, but I was always encouraged by the joy of creation.”

I also learned that even if they look down on you do not give up but keep on going on. Like a man named Fukushima believed himself that a horse can run or ride 9000 miles but others didn’t believe him. While everyone is laughing at him he proved that they were wrong.

When I read the chapter about “No Greater Love” I am touched with how they commit their lives for their leaders. Not just the leaders but also to their daughters/sons and for their country. That is why we have no excuse that we cannot fight for our country. Because Japanese can do it we can do it also.