The Makioka Sisters by Jun’ichirō Tanizaki My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Makioka Sisters is the January 2016 selection for the SBC (Sisters Book Club). February’s book is The … Continue reading The Makioka Sisters by Jun’ichirō Tanizaki
When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka My rating: 4 of 5 stars When the Emperor Was Divine follows an American family of Japanese descent from their home in … Continue reading Book Review: When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka
The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a quick, powerful read. Written in the first-person plural, the story is at once … Continue reading Injustice and Inaction: A Blog Post Disguised as a Book Review of The Buddha in the Attic
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford My rating: 3 of 5 stars What can I say about this book? I can say that I think … Continue reading Unconditional Acceptance: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Emil Frankl My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’ve read a lot about Germany during World War II from various perspectives. Frankl’s experience was … Continue reading Book Review: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
Imperfect Happiness 