From Hiroshima with love

the long version

Instead of dwelling solely on destruction during war, From Hiroshima with Love reveals one man's adventure in rebuilding a nation and its economy - turning a former bitter enemy into a strong ally. It details the transformation of a tough-minded American businessman, Commander Wallace L. Higgins, who was, like many Americans, shocked and resentful because of the military atrocities of Japan during World War II. When Higgins was given the post of Military Governor of Hiroshima and partial responsibility for the rebuilding of Japan's business and industry after the war, he developed an unforseen respect for the Japanese people; their culture; and one special woman. Commander Higgins won a wrestling match from the Japanese judo champ five days after landing in Japan with the Occupation Forces. His prize: admiration of his hosts, who kept him a quarter century to rebuild Japan's business and industry. Wally Higgins learned to appreciate and admire the Japanese people with whom he dealt.