Picture Bride: A Novel
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| Rating | : | 4.96 (550 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01KIQNDEA |
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| Number of Pages | : | 312 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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Picture Bride -Amazing! I enjoyed this book enormously! The entire story gripped me from page one. I couldn't wait to find out how Kenji and Haru would be able to come together. It stirred my anger when discrimination reared its ugly head! And it teaches how the response to it can be a positive one. I loved how history was weaved into the story, and how Hawaii's greatest leaders were portrayed. I am looking forward to the sequel. Thank you Mr. Malaghan!
From the shrines of Kyushu to the shores of the Territory of Hawaii, Picture Bride is the sweeping saga of Japanese immigrants who survived--and thrives--against great odds.. Betrayed by her best friend, she flees to Hawaii, a strange new world where the young picture pride finds herself with a husband who doesn't want her and surrounded by a widespread distrust of Japanese immigrants. To escape being sold into prostitution in turn-of-the-century Japan, Haru takes refuge in a Buddhist temple, but happiness there is fleeting. Woman of Silk and SteelA Family Saga of Hawaii's Japanese Immigrants. Having once pledged to produce sons to fight for the emperor, she dedicates herself to raising American children loyal to the Stars and Stripes. From the moment we meet Haru, we fall in love with this proud girl of silk and steel. As Haru's marriage flourishes and then falters, she emerges as a strong-minded community leader