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A review by lyx
The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka
3.25
Lately I’ve been pondering about what it means to live and what it means to be human. This book touched deeply on both.
One really couldn’t possibly imagine the lives of the Japanese who were “sold” to America as “pictured brides” in the 1900s. Otsuka’s nonchalant yet touching words described the trials and tribulations, the unexpected challenges and the amount of grit and resilience toput up with the promised good life that never came, the hostile situations, and for some even assault.
It showed the spirit of men (in this case, women) who stood up for themselves in subtle ways - by showing up, by fitting in, by quietly accepting all that came their way, be itbetrayal, death, hard labour, abuse, guilt, and the bold attempt to even have hope.
A wonderful and touching volume to experience.
One really couldn’t possibly imagine the lives of the Japanese who were “sold” to America as “pictured brides” in the 1900s. Otsuka’s nonchalant yet touching words described the trials and tribulations, the unexpected challenges and the amount of grit and resilience to
It showed the spirit of men (in this case, women) who stood up for themselves in subtle ways - by showing up, by fitting in, by quietly accepting all that came their way, be it
A wonderful and touching volume to experience.