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The Sakura Obsession: The Incredible Story of the Plant Hunter Who Saved Japan's Cherry Blossoms by Naoko Abe

4.0

hopeful informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

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This is a fascinating glimpse at British and Japanese history and culture through the lens of the cherry tree.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide

Minor: Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Torture

In depth discussions of World War II prisoners of war and kamikaze pilots.