By Daisaku Ikeda. This ongoing novelized history of the Soka Gakkai, contains not only episodes from the past but timeless guidance in faith. Chapter Summary Chapter 1: The Flower of Culture One thousand representatives of the Education Department's membership, gathered for the first national convention on August 1, 1962. This marked a fresh beginning toward actualizing value-creating education. Chapter 2: Fresh Growth Shin'ichi returns to Hawaii and the mainland and purchases the first Community Center in East Los Angeles. Chapter 3: Early Spring Shin'ichi travels to Europe and establishes Chapters and Districts in several major cities where there were members. Chapter 4: At the Helm Shin'ichi cancels his meeting with President Kennedy because of the small-mindedness of the political leaders running Japan. It was clear that they were motivated by nothing other than jealousy. World Tribune Press, Paperback, 5" x 8, 376 pages. Kindle version available at Amazon.com