Two forcefully felt and admirably rendered tales of contemporary life in Hiroshima, Japan by a talent that we hope we'll see more of in the future.  ToEC,CoCB tells of growing up, young love, a determination to succeed against the odds that does not in and of itself guarantee success, and the sixty-year long shadow cast by a mushroom cloud. Inspiring if somewhat sombre tales suitable for all ages make this a book worth recommending, which we do.