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Discover the moving narrative of 'The Woman in the White Kimono' – an unabridged MP3 audio book that takes you on a profound journey through culture, love, and redemption. Set in Japan in 1957, the story unfolds around Naoko Nakamura, a young woman facing the pressures of a prearranged marriage. As she navigates her traditional Japanese upbringing and her forbidden love for an American sailor, Naoko’s life spirals into a gripping tale of sacrifice and family honor. The powerful consequences of her choices echo through generations, making this a deeply impactful story.
Fast forward to the present day, Tori Kovac grapples with her dying father's revelations that challenge her understanding of her heritage. As she searches for answers, Tori embarks on a heartfelt journey to Japan, where she confronts the past to unlock the secrets of her family's legacy.
Brimming with emotional depth, this audio book brings to life the struggles of two women separated by time yet united by their search for identity and belonging. With captivating prose and a story inspired by true events, 'The Woman in the White Kimono' is not just an audio book; it's an immersive experience that underscores the interplay between culture and personal truth.
Shipping for this item is FREE! Expect delivery within 15 days from our Auckland warehouse, with no unexpected import charges, customs duties, or taxes. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9780655601371 | Format: MP3 format | Year: 2019 | Publisher: Bolinda audio.
NOTE: Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON MP3. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780655601371
Format: MP3 format
Year: 2019
Publisher: Bolinda audio
Description:
Japan, 1957. Seventeen-year-old Naoko Nakamura's prearranged marriage to the son of her father's business associate would secure her family's status in their traditional Japanese community, but Naoko has fallen for another man – an American sailor, a gaijin – and to marry him would bring great shame upon her entire family. When it's learned Naoko carries the sailor's child, she's cast out in disgrace and forced to make unimaginable choices with consequences that will ripple across generations.
America, present day. Tori Kovac, caring for her dying father, finds a letter containing a shocking revelation – one that calls into question everything she understood about him, her family and herself. Setting out to learn the truth behind the letter, Tori's journey leads her halfway around the world to a remote seaside village in Japan, where she must confront the demons of the past to pave a way for redemption.
In breathtaking prose and inspired by true stories from a devastating and little-known era in Japanese and American history, The Woman in the White Kimono illuminates a searing portrait of one woman torn between her culture and her heart, and another woman on a journey to discover the true meaning of home.
Fast forward to the present day, Tori Kovac grapples with her dying father's revelations that challenge her understanding of her heritage. As she searches for answers, Tori embarks on a heartfelt journey to Japan, where she confronts the past to unlock the secrets of her family's legacy.
Brimming with emotional depth, this audio book brings to life the struggles of two women separated by time yet united by their search for identity and belonging. With captivating prose and a story inspired by true events, 'The Woman in the White Kimono' is not just an audio book; it's an immersive experience that underscores the interplay between culture and personal truth.
Shipping for this item is FREE! Expect delivery within 15 days from our Auckland warehouse, with no unexpected import charges, customs duties, or taxes. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9780655601371 | Format: MP3 format | Year: 2019 | Publisher: Bolinda audio.
NOTE: Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON MP3. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780655601371
Format: MP3 format
Year: 2019
Publisher: Bolinda audio
Description:
Japan, 1957. Seventeen-year-old Naoko Nakamura's prearranged marriage to the son of her father's business associate would secure her family's status in their traditional Japanese community, but Naoko has fallen for another man – an American sailor, a gaijin – and to marry him would bring great shame upon her entire family. When it's learned Naoko carries the sailor's child, she's cast out in disgrace and forced to make unimaginable choices with consequences that will ripple across generations.
America, present day. Tori Kovac, caring for her dying father, finds a letter containing a shocking revelation – one that calls into question everything she understood about him, her family and herself. Setting out to learn the truth behind the letter, Tori's journey leads her halfway around the world to a remote seaside village in Japan, where she must confront the demons of the past to pave a way for redemption.
In breathtaking prose and inspired by true stories from a devastating and little-known era in Japanese and American history, The Woman in the White Kimono illuminates a searing portrait of one woman torn between her culture and her heart, and another woman on a journey to discover the true meaning of home.