I really enjoyed this book. I've read a lot of books about WWII but this gave me an interesting perspective that I've never had before. I enjoyed learning about the Ephrussi family and following the path of the netsuke.

I thought this was a very interesting, insightful and helpful book to me as my parents age and friends are dealing with cancer. I was amazed by the author, his incredible mother and the path that they took together. I found it provided a better understanding what a patient is feeling and how to help them. It was sad because you know that she will die, but the story was also compelling.