This is a powerful little book. Similar to "When the Emperor Was Divine", Julie Otsaku knows how to pack a punch into a...
(09/20/11) This is a powerful little book. Similar to "When the Emperor Was Divine", Julie Otsaku knows how to pack a punch into a short novel. Her lyrical prose and ability to captivate her readers in one sentence amazes me. The Buddha in the Attic tells the story of a group of young woman brought over by boat from Japan to San Francisco under false pretenses. There hopes at the "American Dream" are soon shattered and survival becomes their way of life--along with the "American Betrayal".This is an important reminder of how our country betrayed their own during a time of paranoia and fear. Hopefully, we can learn from past mistakes and Ms. Otsuka does an amazing job of reminding us!See less
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"When the Emperor Was Divine" is the story of a Japanese-American family who is sent to the US detention camps during...
(09/20/11) "When the Emperor Was Divine" is the story of a Japanese-American family who is sent to the US detention camps during World War II. The father is sent to various camps for supposed conspitators and the mother, daughter and son are sent to a camp in Delta, UT. The story was sad and powerful in its simplicity and I was embarrassed that this is part of our American history. I couldn't help but to think what fear and distrust can push people to do. The camps were nothing close to the concentration camps in other countries during the war, but these American citizens were still denied so many freedoms and rights because of their heritage. One other interesting point was how the main characters are never given names. They are always referred to as "the woman", "the girl", "the boy". Somehow I found this also a powerful tool and had two ideas about it: 1) this device showed how this could have been anyone's stoy or 2) it could also show how many people at this time saw the Japanese-American...See less
Product Information Love style? Then drink this up, because our eye -catching ceramic tumbler is a work of art. Plus...
(08/17/11) Product Information Love style? Then drink this up, because our eye -catching ceramic tumbler is a work of art. Plus it's also a workhorse -- thanks to a solid design with steel inner-sleeve that's ideal for hot or cold beverages. Holding a full 15 oz. and fitting into most vehicle's cup holders (includes snap-tight lid), it's also a great choice for travel. * Measures 7" tall * Holds 15 oz. * Ceramic outer shell, with stainless steel inner sleeve * Gasket-sealed lid, with snap tight closure * Hand wash onlySee less
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Product Information Help save the planet while you rehydrate in style with an eye-catching water bottle from SIGG. Made...
(08/17/11) Product Information Help save the planet while you rehydrate in style with an eye-catching water bottle from SIGG. Made from a single piece of aluminum, it's ultra-lightweight yet rugged and crack-resistant. To minimize unwanted tastes and scents, the inside is lined with a water-based, non-toxic epoxy resin that is compliant with FDA anti-leaching requirements. * Holds 0.6 liters * Recyclable & reusable * Lifetime warranty * Do not freezeSee less
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If you are a coffee or tea drinker, the Knit Happy Curvy Tumbler is for you! This tumbler is designed for both hot and...
(08/17/11) If you are a coffee or tea drinker, the Knit Happy Curvy Tumbler is for you! This tumbler is designed for both hot and cold beverages and has a locking top to prevent spills while you are on the go. Able to hold 14 oz, the Knit Happy logo is displayed with your choice of six colors that are matched to a stainless steel finish on the bottom. Proudly show the world that you knit happy with these cute curvy tumblers! Hand wash only. Do not microwave.See less
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Upon finishing the book I was struck by the way the book was so well constructed. Pacing, plot, and character...
(05/20/11) Upon finishing the book I was struck by the way the book was so well constructed. Pacing, plot, and character development in all the right places. I was swept away and into a world of bad choices made for all of the right reasons. I've never sympathized with so many characters and had trouble picking out the "moral villan." This is a brilliant novel. My official review: Two girls are living very separate lives. Dana and Chaurisse are only months apart in age, but their families are very different. Dana and her mother live a quiet solitary life with intermittent visits from Dana's father and his brother for Sunday dinners. Chaurisse is Dana's sister, but she doesn't know it. Chaurisse lives a cookie-cutter, normal life...or at least that is what she thinks. She meets Dana, and strikes up a friendship with her, without knowing what they have in common. James Witherspoon is the common denominator, but also the weakest link in both families. One father, two families, and an intertwined...See less
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