an unbearing tree

My purpose is to […] traverse the nature, principles, and properties of this detestable vice—ingratitude.

Beginning in the final months leading up to the bombing of Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945, and ending in 1953, “Barefoot Gen” takes us inside war from the civilians’ view with none of the propaganda and all of the flawed and frabjous potential of humanity.

Oh, I don't know what's come over me! Shakin' aigers or sump'n.