Johns Ana - The Woman In The White Kimono (A Bbc Radio 2 Book Club Pick) - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: A BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick A book that is meant to be savoured and re - read Renita D Silva Inspired by true stories The Woman in the White Kimono illuminates a searing portrait of one woman torn between her culture and her heart and another woman on a journey to discover the true meaning of home. Japan 1957. Seventeen - year - old Naoko Nakamura's prearranged marriage secures her family's status in their traditional Japanese community. However Naoko has fallen for an American sailor and to marry him would bring great shame upon her entire family. When it's learned Naoko carries the sailor's child she's cast out in disgrace and forced to make unimaginable choices with consequences that will ripple across generations. America present day. Tori Kova caring for her dying father finds a letter containing a shocking revelation. Setting out to learn the truth Tori's journey leads her to a remote seaside village in Japan where she must confront the demons of the past to pave a way for redemption. Cinematic deeply moving and beautifully written Carol Mason An elegant testament to the tenacity of hope Kelli Estes Shines a light on a dark chapter of Japanese history Booklist Lush and masterful Karen Dionne Moving and cinematic Toronto Star One I am sure many book clubs will immensely enjoy New Books Magazine
Title: The Woman In The White Kimono (A Bbc Radio 2 Book Club Pick)
Author(s): Johns Ana
Publisher: Legend Press Ltd
Barcode: 9781789550696
Pages: 288 Pages
Publication Date: 11/15/2019
Category: Historical Romance