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#58870 in Books Nimura Janice P 2016-05-17 2016-05-17Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.30 x .90 x 5.50l; .0 #File Name: 0393352781336 pagesDaughters of the Samurai A Journey from East to West and Back
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An Incredible StoryBy Angela PhillipsJanice P. Nimura’s wonderful book opens in 1871 with the empress of Japan dispatching three clueless girls - Sutematsu Yamakawa; age eleven; Shige Nagai; ten; and Ume Tsuda; six - to the United States. Their task was an almost impossible one: to learn the ways of the West so that their knowledge could be passed on to other Japanese women. Their journey lasted ten years.Nimura paints vivid portraits of each of the girls - the smart; overachiever Sutematsu; the arty Shige; the spoiled Ume. Two of the three end up at Vassar; with Sutematsu becoming the first Japanese woman to earn a American college degree.But back in Japan; they found a world turned upside down.“They were each of them; purebred daughters of the samurai;†the author writes; “they became hybrid by nurture;†not at home in America or their native Japan.“I cannot tell you how I feel;†Sutematsu said upon stepping foot in her native country; “but I should like to give one good scream.â€Highly recommended.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. How young girls changed their worldBy VirginiaFascinating story about a time and place that is not well known. Very well written.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Captivating and absorbing.By Russell F. AdamsHistory is brought to life through the lives of people and these women were remarkable. A storyline reading like a novel; yet true.Thanks to the writer for uncovering such a gem and bringing it to light.
