Birthday Stories, Selected and Introduced by Haruki
Murakami

A collection of short stories by various writers about birthday
experiences. Some are heartwarming, some are dark and cold. Each
chronicling the life of someone on that special day.
Each is crafted differently, telling of the range of emotions and
events that are brought about by a day where the advancing of age
is most felt.
A joy to read. 4 1/2 out of 5