' When I was a little girl I thought that a one-hundred-year-old lady was someone who only
appeared in fairy tales but here I find myself past that landmark. It' s quite the
surprise.' In 2020 at the age of 100 Tetsuyo Ishii was interviewed by her local paper
in Hiroshima. Her positive outlook wholesome lifestyle and connection to her community
instantly captured the hearts of readers. In this charming book Granny Tetsuyo shares the
optimistic principles by which she lives her life and the simple daily rituals that sustain
her. After retiring from her job as a local teacher and sadly losing her husband Granny
Tetsuyo has learned to live a fulfilling life in solitude. Whether she' s attending the
friendship club she has held for nearly twenty-five years or tending to her garden Granny
Tetsuyo continues to share her generosity with the world. Filled with personal stories advice
traditional Japanese recipes and photo diary entries this is a snapshot of a life well-lived
and a guide to finding joy in every day.
