A Tale for the Time Being

A Tale for the Time Being was published on March 12, 2013 by Penguin Books. The book was written by Ruth Ozeki and tells the story of a sixteen-year-old Japanese girl, Nao, who is living in Tokyo and decides to kill herself. Nao decides to leave behind a diary detailing her life leading up to her suicide. The diary is found by an elderly woman, Ruth, who lives on a small island off the coast of British Columbia. As Ruth reads Nao’s diary, she becomes more and more invested in the girl’s life and begins to worry about her wellbeing. The book follows both Nao’s story and Ruth’s as they try to connect with each other across time and space.

There are many reasons why users might enjoy listening to A Tale for the Time Being. The book has been praised for its complex and unique characters, as well as its interesting and thought-provoking plot. Additionally, the audiobook is narrated by Ruth Ozeki, the author of the novel, which could further add to the listening experience.

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In A Tale for the Time Being, Ruth Ozeki tells the story of Nao, a teenage girl who is struggling with her life in Tokyo. Nao decides to write a diary to document her life, and in doing so, she discovers the power of storytelling. Ozeki weaves Nao’s story with that of a novelist in Vancouver who finds the diary washed up on the shore of her island. As the two women’s stories intersect, they offer a glimpse into the interconnectedness of all life. A Tale for the Time Being is a moving and enlightening novel about the power of stories to connect us all.