Hiromi Itō

I feel like this book will speak to many because it's hard-hitting, powerful, and a brutally honest portrayal of the pressures of middle age, especially of those who deal with cross-cultural differences. The story offers genuine insight into what it means to be a parent, child, lover, and friend.

It's interesting how Ito fuses poetic verses into her prose and combine Japanese folklore, classical literature, and myth. I learned so much about the Japanese culture, traditions, and religious beliefs from this book.… (meer)