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Book Club – Picture Bride by Mike Malaghan

November 1, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Book Club

Join us for our monthly book discussion!

From the moment we meet Haru, we fall in love with this proud girl of silk and steel. To escape being sold into prostitution in turn-of-the-century Japan, Haru takes refuge in a Buddhist temple, but happiness there is fleeting. Betrayed by her best friend, she flees to Hawaii, a strange new world where the young picture bride finds herself with a husband who doesn’t want her and surrounded by a widespread distrust of Japanese immigrants. As Haru’s marriage flourishes and then falters, she emerges as a strongminded community leader. Having once pledged to produce sons to fight for the emperor, she dedicates herself to raising American children loyal to the Stars and Stripes. From the shrines of Kyushu to the shores of the Territory of Hawaii, Picture Bride is the sweeping saga of Japanese immigrants who survived–and thrived–against great odds.

Program schedule is subject to change. Contact the library (10 days for Oahu; 15 days for neighbor islands) in advance to request a sign language interpreter or if special accommodations are needed.

Details

Date:
November 1, 2017
Time:
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Event Category:

Island

Maui

Recommended for

Adults, Teens

Branch

Maui – Makawao
1159 Makawao Ave
Makawao, HI 96768 United States
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Phone:
808-573-8785

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