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わたしは何のために生きているのだろうか？
わたしの中のキラッと光るものを、
お母さんならきっと見つけてくれると思います。
教えて下さい。導いて下さい。
生きたいのです。
動けれん、人の役に立つこともできん。
でも、生きていたいんです。わかってほしいんです。
お母さん、あ・り・が・と・う
わたしの中のキラッと光るものを、
お母さんならきっと見つけてくれると思います。
教えて下さい。導いて下さい。
生きたいのです。
動けれん、人の役に立つこともできん。
でも、生きていたいんです。わかってほしいんです。
お母さん、あ・り・が・と・う
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There is a Japanese series about Aya that I loved so much. It was heart touching, it made me cry many times!
I really recommend watching this before reading this diary.
☙ And here is a link to watch the series.
It's about a 14-year-old girl "Aya Kito" who had a spinocerebellar atrophy which made her lose her body's balance gradually and progressively until she couldn't walk.
Then she lost her ability to eat properly, she could choke and die if she was alone.
And lost the ability to write as usual ...more
I really recommend watching this before reading this diary.
☙ And here is a link to watch the series.
It's about a 14-year-old girl "Aya Kito" who had a spinocerebellar atrophy which made her lose her body's balance gradually and progressively until she couldn't walk.
Then she lost her ability to eat properly, she could choke and die if she was alone.
And lost the ability to write as usual ...more
Nov 08, 2010
Iyah
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There was a series for this book which I thoroughly loved. It was a certified tear jerker. I really felt like I did shed a liter of tears. I hated the fact that Aya was so pretty and intelligent,and yet she was burdened with a disease that she didn't even deserve to have. So because of the series I got curious and I wanted to know more about the real Aya.Not the actress that plays Aya's character. I wanted to know the true, unbiased and unedited story behind Aya's disease. Unfortunately it was n
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The book that I have read is the book called, One Liter of Tears. This is a true story based on the diary of a girl, Aya who was infected to heavy disease, spinocerebellar degeneration that a person's cerebellum and spinal cord stops functioning little by little and the person become physically handicapped as the disease gets worse. I chose this book to read because my father had read this book before and told me that this book teaches many things that I need to know in life. I had other books t
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Apr 28, 2020
Queen Ophilia III
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This is my favorite book of all time. I started with actually watching the japanese drama "1 liter fo tears" and got so inlove ith the story I just needed to read the real story, considering the drama had alot of dramatized and love stories that wasnt completly true.
It took me a LOOOOONG time to get my hands om an English version of this book and it did cost me alot to get it shipped to sweden. But it was 100% Worth it too me and I do come back and read it over and over again when i struggle wit ...more
It took me a LOOOOONG time to get my hands om an English version of this book and it did cost me alot to get it shipped to sweden. But it was 100% Worth it too me and I do come back and read it over and over again when i struggle wit ...more
Don't worry, even if you fall over! It's all right. You can just pick yourself up again!
When you fall over, make the most of the chance to look up and see the sky.
You will see the blue sky spreading endlessly above you and smiling down.
Aya, you are alive! -Aya Kito, 1 Litre of Tears
قصه حقيقية عن فتاة يابانيه تكتشف انها مريضه بمرض خطير وتكتب مذكراتها مع هذا المرض .
مؤلمة جدا وتجعل القارئ يذرف اكثر من لتر من الدموع ولكن يوجد بها شيء يجذب لقرائتها .
شعرت كأنني اتمزق اثناء قرائتها تألمت كثيرا " آيا " ...more
When you fall over, make the most of the chance to look up and see the sky.
You will see the blue sky spreading endlessly above you and smiling down.
Aya, you are alive! -Aya Kito, 1 Litre of Tears
قصه حقيقية عن فتاة يابانيه تكتشف انها مريضه بمرض خطير وتكتب مذكراتها مع هذا المرض .
مؤلمة جدا وتجعل القارئ يذرف اكثر من لتر من الدموع ولكن يوجد بها شيء يجذب لقرائتها .
شعرت كأنني اتمزق اثناء قرائتها تألمت كثيرا " آيا " ...more
"Studying is the mental food that keeps me alive"
These words were written by a brilliant and inspiring Japanese girl known as Aya kito, who suffered from spinocerebellar degeneration.
Despite her progressive incurable disease, she didn't stop learning and managed to graduate from Okazaki High School for the Physically challenged.
Sadly, Aya went to eternal sleep at the age of 25 years and 10 months, on May 23rd, 1988.
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These words were written by a brilliant and inspiring Japanese girl known as Aya kito, who suffered from spinocerebellar degeneration.
Despite her progressive incurable disease, she didn't stop learning and managed to graduate from Okazaki High School for the Physically challenged.
Sadly, Aya went to eternal sleep at the age of 25 years and 10 months, on May 23rd, 1988.
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山本先、 私は、、結婚出来る？
Dr. Yamamoto.. can I.. get married?
Aya, couldn't walk without falling, couldn't eat without spilling her food, or couldn't reach the toilet before wetting her clothes. She couldn't do any other normal thing, much less being able to get married, to start a life, to be an active independent member of the society.
I came across this book mainly because I have watched a drama series under the same title. When I realized that there is a published diary which was adopted into a T.V show, ...more
Dr. Yamamoto.. can I.. get married?
Aya, couldn't walk without falling, couldn't eat without spilling her food, or couldn't reach the toilet before wetting her clothes. She couldn't do any other normal thing, much less being able to get married, to start a life, to be an active independent member of the society.
I came across this book mainly because I have watched a drama series under the same title. When I realized that there is a published diary which was adopted into a T.V show, ...more
it's really amazing ..
i don't have any words to describe this book ..
i gained many things from it .. about hope , faith , believe ,
and always go ahead although what i have ..
“I really don’t want to say things such as ‘I want to go back as how things were before.’ I recognize how I am right now, and I will continue to live on.” Aya Kito
إذا نظرت إلى السماء بعد السقوط أرضاً فهي كالعادة زرقاء ..ممتدة بلا حدود ومبتسمة إليّ ..مازلتُ حيّة
يجب على الناس أن لا يبقوا في الماضي .. يكفي أن تبذل جهدك في ...more
i don't have any words to describe this book ..
i gained many things from it .. about hope , faith , believe ,
and always go ahead although what i have ..
“I really don’t want to say things such as ‘I want to go back as how things were before.’ I recognize how I am right now, and I will continue to live on.” Aya Kito
إذا نظرت إلى السماء بعد السقوط أرضاً فهي كالعادة زرقاء ..ممتدة بلا حدود ومبتسمة إليّ ..مازلتُ حيّة
يجب على الناس أن لا يبقوا في الماضي .. يكفي أن تبذل جهدك في ...more
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For the record, I haven't watch the drama yet, but, I did watch the movie. The biggest differences the drama/movie with the diary is the romance plot. There's no romance in the diary. It was added to the drama's script, as requested by Aya-chan's mother, because she wanted 'Aya-chan' to have a romance life even if it's just an acting.
Aya-chan was a cheerful girl full of life. And one day, she lost control of her body. So, her diary was her getaway and at the same time her entry ...more
For the record, I haven't watch the drama yet, but, I did watch the movie. The biggest differences the drama/movie with the diary is the romance plot. There's no romance in the diary. It was added to the drama's script, as requested by Aya-chan's mother, because she wanted 'Aya-chan' to have a romance life even if it's just an acting.
Aya-chan was a cheerful girl full of life. And one day, she lost control of her body. So, her diary was her getaway and at the same time her entry ...more
This book was so touching. It's my first time crying over a book. I felt for Aya, I feel so much inspiration that if I were diagnosed with the disease that she had, I would fight just like her. I know that is easier said than done but still it was so touching. I have also seen the drama that was based off of Aya's story and it made me cry so much. This is definitely a book that should be on everyone's reading list, just reading this and seeing how simple tasks we take for granted like, walking,
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It is impossible not to cry when you're reading this. Aya can be considered as one of the most strongest persons that the world had. I found this book after I saw the title of the Dorama immediately I started to search the story and found out the book. I've read her diary, I've watched her Dorama and movie and yet I can't stop crying.
A person like her is indeed a example of life. I still have to say that if anyone is searching for a light in their world, some kind of relief and boost up to cont ...more
A person like her is indeed a example of life. I still have to say that if anyone is searching for a light in their world, some kind of relief and boost up to cont ...more
this is really sad.. many of u don't know this but it is really a diary of a Japanese girl that had an uncurable disease and she wrote 48notebooks of diary. It is about her life and her feelings every day. u should read it. it is soooooo sad that made many people cry... and this is a true story..really
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“Don't worry, even if you fall over! It's all right. You can just pick yourself up again!
When you fall over, make the most of the chance to look up and see the sky.
You will see the blue sky spreading endlessly above you and smiling down.
Aya, you are alive!” ...more
When you fall over, make the most of the chance to look up and see the sky.
You will see the blue sky spreading endlessly above you and smiling down.
Aya, you are alive!” ...more
it's a very nice book very inspiring
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Jun 02, 2020
Irene |
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Aya’s diary is a very sad reading, but also inspiring at always doing our best, even if we don’t feel like it. She was a strong woman living with an horrible disease. She tells us about the changes in her body and her souls, her fears and her desires. She always had hopes to get better and never stop fighting for it. Everyone should read her words to understand how it really is to live like she had to.
Aya-chan is a cheerful girl and full of life. She shows that we can always do our best in any situation. When the disease come, she did her best to cope with it.
People would pay very little to the mom in the story. But I admire her calm and strong. That people might mistake that she is cold. Despite the feeling of not being able to do much thing while watching her daughter is in pain is suck There is no drama in the way she act. All is the realistic action to help her daughter and ultimately her ...more
People would pay very little to the mom in the story. But I admire her calm and strong. That people might mistake that she is cold. Despite the feeling of not being able to do much thing while watching her daughter is in pain is suck There is no drama in the way she act. All is the realistic action to help her daughter and ultimately her ...more
Truly inspiring story of an unfortunate child who had a terrible disease. The story really showed what did she suffer, what kept her spirit to fight in the last days of her life.
What I really like about this book is that the way it told the story is real, really close to our daily life. It's like kind of things you can hear from your neighbor, not from a book. I guess it's because the whole book is based on her real diary. ...more
What I really like about this book is that the way it told the story is real, really close to our daily life. It's like kind of things you can hear from your neighbor, not from a book. I guess it's because the whole book is based on her real diary. ...more
Oct 11, 2013
Somia
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It’s titled “One Litre of Tears” and you’ll probably cry one litre of tears when you read it.
I first watched the Japanese Drama based on this book and it was a very moving one. I wanted to know the real Aya Kito and her real story so I read the book (not the original one because unfortunately I couldn’t find it). It was a very sad story. I was moved by Aya’s courage and how she kept fighting. I really admire that about her because I know that if I were in her shoes I wouldn’t be able to face tha ...more
I first watched the Japanese Drama based on this book and it was a very moving one. I wanted to know the real Aya Kito and her real story so I read the book (not the original one because unfortunately I couldn’t find it). It was a very sad story. I was moved by Aya’s courage and how she kept fighting. I really admire that about her because I know that if I were in her shoes I wouldn’t be able to face tha ...more
Tear overflows onto her cheek and her words come out from her mouth hardly. Aya tries to call her mother but she is not able to do so because she cannot press numbers on the phone. Through this scene in the drama “One Litre of Tears," I first got to know “Aya,” a girl who suffers from a disease called "spinocerebellar degeneration." She was diagnosed with the disease when she was fifteen years old, and constantly wrote down her feelings and thoughts into her diary.
Her diary was published into a ...more
Her diary was published into a ...more
Jul 23, 2013
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Entering 15 with an incurable disease ( cerebellar degeneration ), for Kito Aya, is not a death sentence. She wrote her diary when she first realized the symptoms and kept tracking down her thoughts in her diary. From her first symptoms like wobbly walking, a blurred vision, and the ability to hold things is challenge; to more severe symptoms like cannot speak, limbs couldn't move as her wish, she was then confined to a wheelchair. However, her will still stayed strong. She kept writing her diar
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"I'll let you guys live an easier life. I'll take good care of you guys like you took good care of me".
P.7
"Being made fun of is a good experience for me, because it helps me to become a stronger person". P.7
"I wonder where happiness is. I wonder what happiness is".
P.8
"I was nervous not knowing what kind of life was ahead of me".
P.13
"I wonder what I'm going to be when I grow up, or actually what can I be?"
P.13
"The reason why I study so hard is because this is the only thing I'm good at. If yo ...more
P.7
"Being made fun of is a good experience for me, because it helps me to become a stronger person". P.7
"I wonder where happiness is. I wonder what happiness is".
P.8
"I was nervous not knowing what kind of life was ahead of me".
P.13
"I wonder what I'm going to be when I grow up, or actually what can I be?"
P.13
"The reason why I study so hard is because this is the only thing I'm good at. If yo ...more
A year ago when i first read this book, it was really good. I was really into but for some personal reasons, i couldnt finished it. A year after, i bought this book and this time when I read it, I feel like Aya was whining too much. perhaps it was because i cant really understand what she has gone through, nor her pain, nor her embarassments, hence, i cant really say i enjoy this book. However, when I watch the movie, i cry a lot. It was a real tear jerker. Even in the book, you can actually tel
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Easily the saddest story I have ever read as well as the most inspiring. This story was written by a girl who developed an incurable disease. From reading this, I gained a better understanding on the fragility of human nature and the need to be a writer who understands that human lives are fragile, but while humans are weak, they are strong beyond belief.
Aug 08, 2013
Linh
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It really makes you appreciate the mundane things that we take for granted. No one ever thinks that something as simple as the ability to walk is a gift. Unfortunately, as it is translated from Japanese, there is a lot of reference to Japanese culture and daily life that the average person may not understand. Still... I would recommend reading this to everyone.
not only her who was cried 1 litre of tears. Even me, as the reader, also cried 1 litre of tears because of her life story, her struggle to fight the disease. After i read the book, i find something. That Life is so beautiful. That to be health is so wonderful. ;')
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"Why did this disease choose me? I cannot carry it, if its just for the word: Fate"
Reading this was such sad and harsh experience
Imagining Aya's pain was so hard
Why life is so painful? Why do some people have to go through all of this pain?
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Reading this was such sad and harsh experience
Imagining Aya's pain was so hard
Why life is so painful? Why do some people have to go through all of this pain?
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This story/diary itself is meaningful, but the voice seems to be a little bit monotonous for my liking. However generally saying it's good.
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This book has touched my heart so deep.
Aya was a very strong girl :(
Read it after watching the movie. Absolutely touching.
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Aya Kitō (木藤 亜也 Kitō Aya, July 19, 1962 – May 23, 1988) was a Japanese diarist. She wrote about her personal experiences living with spinocerebellar ataxia which was later published in the book 1 Litre no Namida.
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Her diary, entitled 1 Litre no Namida (1リットルの涙 Ichi Rittoru no Namida, lit. "1 Litre of Tears"), was first published in her native Japan on February 25, 1986, more than two years b ...more
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“I want to be like the air. The good-hearted person whose kindness overflows and people realize how important she was to them, once she is gone. I want to be that kind of person.”
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“Don't worry, even if you fall over! It's all right. You can just pick yourself up again!
When you fall over, make the most of the chance to look up and see the sky.
You will see the blue sky spreading endlessly above you and smiling down.
Aya, you are alive!”
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When you fall over, make the most of the chance to look up and see the sky.
You will see the blue sky spreading endlessly above you and smiling down.
Aya, you are alive!”
