What do you think?
Rate this book
LIBERATION : Seeking the Meaning of Life
"This is a ‘must read’ book for anyone contemplating enlightenment!" - Sophie Boswell, Author of The Power of Feng Living Proof
“A powerful story of a different ilk than the usual travelogue or autobiography [...] A highly recommended survey that blends literature, biography, and social and spiritual contrasts and reflections.” - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
Unearth the true story of one man’s search for the meaning of life.
Disillusioned by life and feeling like a stranger in his own homeland of Japan, Shogo Onoe embarks on a profound spiritual journey to illuminate the meaning of life and find a radical new mode of understanding. Travelling across the Pacific to the vibrant country of Mexico, Shogo’s soul-searching brings him into contact with a rich, warm culture that pushes him to discover himself in a faraway land.
Told with engaging prose and with honest reflections on his experiences in these two radically different cultures, Shogo explores how three passionate Mexican friends transformed his worldview, along with how his wanderings unearthed astute new insights into the meaning of life. Blending spiritual revelations and philosophical musings with a unique perspective on the incredible cultural and social contrasts between Japan and Mexico, this book is perfect for anybody yearning for self-discovery, exploration, and adventure.
Liberation – Seeking the Meaning of Life is a poignant and thoughtful book that offers ample food for thought, delving deeper than your average travel biography into questions that cut to the heart of the human condition. It challenges and encourages readers to think harder about the meaning of life and to commit to staying true to themselves no matter what others think.
Scroll up and grab your copy today to start reading...
“A powerful story of a different ilk than the usual travelogue or autobiography [...] A highly recommended survey that blends literature, biography, and social and spiritual contrasts and reflections.” - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
Unearth the true story of one man’s search for the meaning of life.
Disillusioned by life and feeling like a stranger in his own homeland of Japan, Shogo Onoe embarks on a profound spiritual journey to illuminate the meaning of life and find a radical new mode of understanding. Travelling across the Pacific to the vibrant country of Mexico, Shogo’s soul-searching brings him into contact with a rich, warm culture that pushes him to discover himself in a faraway land.
Told with engaging prose and with honest reflections on his experiences in these two radically different cultures, Shogo explores how three passionate Mexican friends transformed his worldview, along with how his wanderings unearthed astute new insights into the meaning of life. Blending spiritual revelations and philosophical musings with a unique perspective on the incredible cultural and social contrasts between Japan and Mexico, this book is perfect for anybody yearning for self-discovery, exploration, and adventure.
Liberation – Seeking the Meaning of Life is a poignant and thoughtful book that offers ample food for thought, delving deeper than your average travel biography into questions that cut to the heart of the human condition. It challenges and encourages readers to think harder about the meaning of life and to commit to staying true to themselves no matter what others think.
Scroll up and grab your copy today to start reading...
228 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 15, 2022
3 people are currently reading
1 person want to read
About the author
Shogo Onoe
6 books1 followerShogo Onoe always felt like a stranger in his homeland of Japan. As a creative soul and a passionate autodidact – having taught himself for most of his childhood – he’s a firm believer in the value of self-taught learning. Pursuing his dreams of being an artist and writer, Shogo draws his inspiration from great authors including the works of Henry Miller and Knut Hamsun. He has a love of travel and adventure, having visited Canada, Mexico, Australia, Germany, Hungary, and much of Europe in his twenties through his early thirties. Shogo’s wanderings drove him to forge his own path through life, one where he dedicates his time to writing, being an artist, and staying true to himself.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews
February 18, 2023
“Life is fun to live, and God always works for us in mysterious ways.”
As the years go by, life becomes more complex, and sometimes we end up losing ourselves, or feel that we don't fit in. We leave our happiness in the background and for some reason we cannot do 100% what we would like.
This book narrates the personal experiences of Shogo who will leave everything behind and will give a new direction to his life.
I found it very interesting and reflective, throughout the book I was finding advice to appreciate and see life in a new way. It opened my mind, it filled me with hope, desire and the need to search and discover my life mission, to fulfill my dreams. To follow the signs that God sends you, and know that there are second chances. It’s a light and worthwhile read. Full of treasures.
A very important topic that this book handle is friendship, and how friends become an essential part of your life and on some occasions they can be the one that saves you when you feel lost.
I hope that if you read it, you come to have the same feeling. Highly recommended!
“Life is a full of surprises if one takes a risk to leap into unknown adventures.”
As the years go by, life becomes more complex, and sometimes we end up losing ourselves, or feel that we don't fit in. We leave our happiness in the background and for some reason we cannot do 100% what we would like.
This book narrates the personal experiences of Shogo who will leave everything behind and will give a new direction to his life.
I found it very interesting and reflective, throughout the book I was finding advice to appreciate and see life in a new way. It opened my mind, it filled me with hope, desire and the need to search and discover my life mission, to fulfill my dreams. To follow the signs that God sends you, and know that there are second chances. It’s a light and worthwhile read. Full of treasures.
A very important topic that this book handle is friendship, and how friends become an essential part of your life and on some occasions they can be the one that saves you when you feel lost.
I hope that if you read it, you come to have the same feeling. Highly recommended!
“Life is a full of surprises if one takes a risk to leap into unknown adventures.”
March 20, 2024
Honest reflections
LIBERATION by Shogo Onoe is a captivating first installment in the Song of Friendship series that narrates a journey that invites readers on a profound exploration of self and the universal quest for meaning.
The series, as promised, will deliver, I can assure you that because I've gone through all the series already.
Through his eloquent prose, Onoe shares his transformative experiences from the constraints of his native Japan to the liberating expanses of Mexico. His encounters with three vibrant Mexican friends serve as the catalyst for this transformation, offering insights into not just a different culture but a whole new way of seeing the world and oneself.
For anyone who's ever felt stuck, misunderstood, or in search of something more, Onoe's journey is your ticket to freedom.
LIBERATION by Shogo Onoe is a captivating first installment in the Song of Friendship series that narrates a journey that invites readers on a profound exploration of self and the universal quest for meaning.
The series, as promised, will deliver, I can assure you that because I've gone through all the series already.
Through his eloquent prose, Onoe shares his transformative experiences from the constraints of his native Japan to the liberating expanses of Mexico. His encounters with three vibrant Mexican friends serve as the catalyst for this transformation, offering insights into not just a different culture but a whole new way of seeing the world and oneself.
For anyone who's ever felt stuck, misunderstood, or in search of something more, Onoe's journey is your ticket to freedom.
November 23, 2023
A sarcastic, funny, but heartfelt page turner
When I begun this book, I was slightly concerned, because it was a slow burner. However halfway through the first chapter the story really started to pick up, and starting getting excited to read further. You really feel the sadness of the main character's feeling, with his own Japanese culture. The book show the incredible cultural and social contrasts between Japan and Mexico. I often feel this way with my own culture, so I understand perfectly what the book was trying to portray. Its almost a longing to be someone else. There was also comedic moments, I even chuckle out loud at certain parts. Overall this was a thought-provoking, entertaining book. I recommend it.
When I begun this book, I was slightly concerned, because it was a slow burner. However halfway through the first chapter the story really started to pick up, and starting getting excited to read further. You really feel the sadness of the main character's feeling, with his own Japanese culture. The book show the incredible cultural and social contrasts between Japan and Mexico. I often feel this way with my own culture, so I understand perfectly what the book was trying to portray. Its almost a longing to be someone else. There was also comedic moments, I even chuckle out loud at certain parts. Overall this was a thought-provoking, entertaining book. I recommend it.
October 1, 2024
anger and misogyny ahead
I don’t know that women were referred to women and not vaginas a single time in this book. You can definitely tell how angry and hurt and irate the author is at Japanese society. There’s a quote in the book that someone gave him advice specifically saying that he needed to address his anger at Japan and Japanese society, or it would translate very thoroughly into whatever writing he does. It intrigues me that he included the quote and then didn’t do the work to heal. I would not recommend this book to anyone and unless they wanted to explore what it is to read a book that is incredibly angry and misogynistic.
I don’t know that women were referred to women and not vaginas a single time in this book. You can definitely tell how angry and hurt and irate the author is at Japanese society. There’s a quote in the book that someone gave him advice specifically saying that he needed to address his anger at Japan and Japanese society, or it would translate very thoroughly into whatever writing he does. It intrigues me that he included the quote and then didn’t do the work to heal. I would not recommend this book to anyone and unless they wanted to explore what it is to read a book that is incredibly angry and misogynistic.
January 1, 2024
self discovery
This was a true story of self discovery. This man was so miserable in his own country and how his own people treated him. His exploration of different countries led him to meet some of his best friends. I loved how he chose not to be content with just staying in place as we sometimes do. He went off to discover the world and what makes him happy.
This was a true story of self discovery. This man was so miserable in his own country and how his own people treated him. His exploration of different countries led him to meet some of his best friends. I loved how he chose not to be content with just staying in place as we sometimes do. He went off to discover the world and what makes him happy.
Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews