Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji: On Finding Myself in Japan - Softcover

Davidson, Cathy N.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0452272408 ISBN 13: 9780452272408

Publisher: Penguin, 1994

Synopsis

Davidson moved to Japan in 1980 to teach English at the nation's leading all-women's university, and began a deep and abiding fascination with the country and its people. This spirited and evocative work is at once a highly original travel memoir and the compelling account of a deeply personal interior journey.

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Review

“A delightful read, offering insight not only into Japan but into the adventure of living in a foreign culture anywhere in the world.”—Mary Catherine Bateson, author of "Composing a Life"

“Beautifully written. . . . I did not want to put it down.”—Susan Allen Toth, author of "Blooming: A Small-Town Girlhood"

“Brilliant, wise, and witty . . . as enjoyable a read as Peter Mayle’s "A Year in Provençe".”—Louise DeSalvo, author of "Vertigo: A Memoir"

A delightful read, offering insight not only into Japan but into the adventure of living in a foreign culture anywhere in the world. Mary Catherine Bateson, author of Composing a Life"

Beautifully written. . . . I did not want to put it down. Susan Allen Toth, author of Blooming: A Small-Town Girlhood"

Brilliant, wise, and witty . . . as enjoyable a read as Peter Mayle s A Year in Provence. Louise DeSalvo, author of Vertigo: A Memoir"

Davidson is inquisitive and careful: observations serve as prompts for thoughtful appraisals of her native US, and stereotypes of Japan are questioned. . . . [I]t s when Japan is clearly in focus especially when revealed through the author s experiences and conversations with locals that the narrative is most engaging. --Laura Crawford, Lonely Planet"

Davidson s memoir, shimmering with poetic insights and poignant observations, stands out from the rest. . . . [A] compelling read for anyone considering a trip to Japan or who has recently returned from one. --Corrie Pikul "Bust ""

Intelligent, sympathetic . . . and quick-witted. --Elizabeth Ward "Washington Post Book World ""

Luminous . . . Nuanced and passionate, [Davidson s] book achieves what many travel writers can only aspire to: the sense of being both inside and outside of a culture at the same time. --Booklist"

Review

“A delightful read, offering insight not only into Japan but into the adventure of living in a foreign culture anywhere in the world.”—Mary Catherine Bateson, author of Composing a Life

“Beautifully written. . . . I did not want to put it down.”—Susan Allen Toth, author of Blooming: A Small-Town Girlhood

“Brilliant, wise, and witty . . . as enjoyable a read as Peter Mayle’s A Year in Provençe.”—Louise DeSalvo, author of Vertigo: A Memoir

“Davidson is inquisitive and careful: observations serve as prompts for thoughtful appraisals of her native US, and stereotypes of Japan are questioned. . . . [I]t’s when Japan is clearly in focus – especially when revealed through the author’s experiences and conversations with locals – that the narrative is most engaging.” (Laura Crawford, Lonely Planet)

“Davidson’s memoir, shimmering with poetic insights and poignant observations, stands out from the rest. . . . [A] compelling read for anyone considering a trip to Japan—or who has recently returned from one.” (Corrie Pikul Bust)

“Intelligent, sympathetic . . . and quick-witted.” (Elizabeth Ward Washington Post Book World)

“Luminous . . . Nuanced and passionate, [Davidson’s] book achieves what many travel writers can only aspire to: the sense of being both inside and outside of a culture at the same time.” (Booklist)

“No one could have tried harder to fathom Japanese culture [than Davidson]. The result is a series of illuminations not unlike the sudden break in the clouds that finally lets her glimpse Mount Fuji from the window of a bullet train.” (Francine Prose New York Times Book Review)

Edition details

• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0452272408
• ISBN 13: 9780452272408
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 320