A review by rlbasley
The Kinship of Secrets by Eugenia Kim

5.0

A book of fiction based on the real life experience of the authors family. Told in the voice of the sisters Miran and Inja. It tells of the difference in their lives when Miran goes to America with their parents while Inja remains in Korea to live with her uncle and Grandmother. A separation of Two years is vastly extended with the outbreak of the Korean War and tough immigration laws prevent Inja from going her family in America. The book beautifully tells the story of each of their lives and the secrets that are hidden in families for the good of some of the members. It also shows how acculturation is very difficult in America and the issues with family reunification. But it surrounds itself in the love of family (books that normally make my black sheep soul gag) and does it in a well rounded way. If you enjoyed the Calligraphers Daughter, you will love this book.