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A review by owliglot
Abroad in Japan by Chris Broad
adventurous
funny
informative
medium-paced
I have not read much non-fiction so far, and I struggle to assign star ratings to non-fiction books, but I did enjoy this one a lot. I love Japan and have been a casual fan of Chris Broad's YouTube channel for several years, so this immediately piqued my interest.
The book takes the reader on a journey through Japan starting from Chris' days as an English teacher in rural Yamagata and all the culture shock and wonder that went along with being alone in a foreign country on the other side of the world. In the latter half, it also discusses the start and some highlights of his current career, with the chapters on the documentaries he made about the consequences of the 2011 tsunami as the stand-outs.
It was full of interesting anecdotes, Chris' dry sense of humour, and observations about Japanese culture that always felt respectful. The book was also my companion whenever I went to the local library to write my master's thesis. The thesis has been submitted and graded by now, so reaching the end of this book further boosts the sense of finality and accomplishment I have felt since I graduated.
The book takes the reader on a journey through Japan starting from Chris' days as an English teacher in rural Yamagata and all the culture shock and wonder that went along with being alone in a foreign country on the other side of the world. In the latter half, it also discusses the start and some highlights of his current career, with the chapters on the documentaries he made about the consequences of the 2011 tsunami as the stand-outs.
It was full of interesting anecdotes, Chris' dry sense of humour, and observations about Japanese culture that always felt respectful. The book was also my companion whenever I went to the local library to write my master's thesis. The thesis has been submitted and graded by now, so reaching the end of this book further boosts the sense of finality and accomplishment I have felt since I graduated.