The Buddha in the Attic

The Buddha in the Attic
by Julie Otsuka

A beautifully crafted jewel of a book, sharing glimpses into the lives of Japanese picture brides in early 20th century California. Uniquely told in first person plural style, this novel heartbreakingly displays the optimism, despair, and strength of women, from their travel to a new culture across the ocean until their forced internment during WWII. [If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try When the Emperor Was Divine, by Julie Otsuka and The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, by Jamie Ford.] -- recommended by Kathryn K. - Bennett Martin Public Library

[Also available in downloadable audio and downloadable E-book formats.]

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