Brown, Waka T.
While I Was Away
- ISBN 13:
- 9780063017122
- author:
- Brown, Waka T.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Quill Tree Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.1 x 13.2 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Children's, Non-Fiction, Social Situations,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Waka T. Brown's memoir, While I Was Away, is a powerful and moving story about identity, culture shock, and belonging.
In 1980s Japan, Waka was sent to live with her strict grandmother after her parents suspected she struggled to understand Japanese. This drastic decision forced Waka to leave behind her life in rural Kansas and navigate a new world where she felt like an outsider.
As Waka struggles to adapt to the language, customs, and social norms of Japan, she grapples with questions about home, identity, and who she will become. A heartwarming and thought-provoking memoir that explores the complexities of cultural heritage and belonging.
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