The book is currently out of stock
More about the book
Set against the backdrop of Japanese American history, this narrative follows the journey of a picture bride who navigates the challenges of immigration and cultural identity. From her arrival at Angel Island to life in the Topaz internment camp, the story explores themes of resilience, love, and the struggle for belonging. Through her experiences, the book sheds light on the broader historical context of Japanese Americans during a tumultuous period, highlighting personal sacrifices and the quest for a better life.
Book purchase
Picture Bride, Yoshiko Uchida
- Language
- Released
- 2022
- product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
- (Paperback)
We’ll notify you via email once we track it down.
Payment methods
- Title
- Picture Bride
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Yoshiko Uchida
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9780295751122
- Category
- Fiction, Ethnography
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of Japanese American history, this narrative follows the journey of a picture bride who navigates the challenges of immigration and cultural identity. From her arrival at Angel Island to life in the Topaz internment camp, the story explores themes of resilience, love, and the struggle for belonging. Through her experiences, the book sheds light on the broader historical context of Japanese Americans during a tumultuous period, highlighting personal sacrifices and the quest for a better life.