Obachan

 

Obachan: A Young Girl's Struggle for Freedom in Twentieth Century Japan by Tani Hanes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A moving story of a young Japanese girl in 1920s Japan, when girls had so few rights. It is a story of determination, courage, and hard work. I lived in Japan for 1 ½ years. Though things are much better for women now, I still see traces of the old ways culture- a male dominated society. I was moved and inspired by this courageous young woman.

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