生い立ちからパナソニックの会長を退くまでの軌跡を自ら語る自伝的エッセイ。『夢を育てる』に、新たな写真と年表を加えたもの。Many of the anecdotes contained in this autobiography reflect the background of postwar Japan and its industrialization within the global economy. The fundamental spirit and ideals expressed are universal and should provide food for thought for readers of any background.