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A special movie-tie in edition for the long-awaited film release based on this beloved novel by Haruki Murakami: the story of one college student's romantic coming-of-age, a journey to that distant place of a young man's first, hopeless, and heroic love.
Toru, a quiet and preternaturally serious young college student in Tokyo, is devoted to Naoko, a beautiful and introspective young woman, but their mutual passion is marked by the tragic death of their best friend years before. Toru begins to adapt to campus life and the loneliness and isolation he faces there, but Naoko finds the pressures and responsibilities of life unbearable. As she retreats further into her own world, Toru finds himself reaching out to others and drawn to a fiercely independent and sexually liberated young woman.
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7 life lessons from "Norwegian Wood" that should never be discussed.
1. Navigating Loss with Grace:
Life's most profound moments often arise when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable. Embracing vulnerability opens the door to genuine connections, creativity, and personal growth.
Norwegian Wood" teaches us to navigate the complexities of loss and grief, emphasizing the importance of finding one's own pace in healing.
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2. Navigate the Complexity of Relationships:
Life is woven with intricate relationships, each carrying its own complexity. The author urges us to navigate these intricacies with empathy, understanding, and a willingness to learn.
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3. Embody Resilience in Adversity:
Through the characters' experiences, the novel encourages us to accept the impermanence of life, teaching us that change is inevitable, and we must learn to adapt.
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Im not very good at putting my feelings into words, that's why people misunderstand me
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I was always hungry for love. Just once, I wanted to know what it was like to get my fill of it- to be fed so much love I couldn't take any more. Just once
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People leave strange little memories of themselves behind when they die
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Life doesn't require ideals. It requires standards of action
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"Look, the world is an inherently unfair place. I didn't write the rules. It's always been that way."
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“What happens when people open their hearts?"
"They get better.”
― Norwegian Wood
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