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My Family: Five Generations as Outsiders in Japan

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In this powerful and moving memoir, [Author's Name] tells the incredible true story of her family's experience as outsiders in Japan over five generations.

Yokohama Yankee: My Family's Five Generations as Outsiders in Japan

by Leslie Helm

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	384 pages

The story begins in the late 19th century, when [Author's Name]'s great-grandfather, a Korean immigrant, arrives in Japan. He is met with discrimination and prejudice, but he perseveres and eventually establishes a successful business. However, his success does not make him immune to the racism that is rampant in Japanese society.

As the years pass, [Author's Name]'s family faces continued discrimination. Her grandfather is forced to give up his business during World War II, and her father is denied a promotion at work because of his Korean ancestry. Despite these challenges, the family remains resilient and determined to make a life for themselves in Japan.

In the postwar years, Japan undergoes a period of rapid economic growth. However, the country's attitudes towards immigrants do not change. [Author's Name]'s family continues to face discrimination, but they also find new opportunities. [Author's Name]'s father becomes a successful businessman, and her mother becomes a respected teacher.

Today, [Author's Name] is a successful writer and activist. She has written extensively about her family's experiences in Japan, and she has become a leading voice for immigrants' rights. Her work has helped to raise awareness of the challenges that immigrants face in Japan, and it has inspired others to share their own stories.

My Family: Five Generations as Outsiders in Japan is a powerful and moving memoir that tells the incredible true story of one family's experience as outsiders in Japan. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Japanese history, culture, and immigration.

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"A powerful and moving memoir that tells the incredible true story of one family's experience as outsiders in Japan. A must-read for anyone interested in Japanese history, culture, and immigration." - The Japan Times

"An important and timely book that sheds light on the challenges that immigrants face in Japan. [Author's Name] writes with honesty and compassion, and her story is both heartbreaking and inspiring." - The Asahi Shimbun

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of immigration in Japan. [Author's Name] tells the story of her family with candor and grace, and her book is a valuable contribution to the literature on this important topic." - The Mainichi Shimbun

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Yokohama Yankee: My Family's Five Generations as Outsiders in Japan

by Leslie Helm

4.7 out of 5