A fictional account of the author's experiences as the daughter of Japanese immigrants, protected by her aunt, Obasan, against extreme prejudices, while growing up in Canada during World War II
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Review:
"This quiet novel burns in your hand." --"Washington Post."
About the Author:
JOY KOGAWA was born in Vancouver in 1935 to Japanese- Canadian parents. During WWII, Joy and her family were forced to move to Slocan, British Columbia, as part of the Canadian government s policy to relocate and intern Japanese-Canadians. Kogawa is the author of several award-winning novels and volumes of poetry. In 1986, Kogawa was made a Member of the Order of Canada; in 2006, she was made a Member of the Order of British Columbia. She lives in Toronto."
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