{"title":"Art Nomura","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Art Nomura, a distinguished author known for weaving intricate narratives within the realms of history and military. His works offer readers an engaging journey through time, presenting lesser-known historical events with both precision and passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable books, \u003cem\u003eMizuko\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies his ability to craft stories that are not only educational but also profoundly moving. Through this work, Nomura invites readers to delve deep into the past, exploring the intricacies and nuances that define pivotal moments in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast or a newcomer curious about military narratives, Art Nomura's collection promises a gripping exploration of the past, beautifully narrated with an insightful perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mizuko-by-art-nomura-9781667849171","title":"Mizuko","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMizuko: True Spirit\u003c\/em\u003e is an epic American-immigrant tale of hardship, assimilation, and the eventual triumph that ensued. When the Takahashis, one of the wealthiest families in western Japan, lost their great fortune in 1900, five-year-old Mizuko Takahashi went from riches to rags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMizuko's lifetime in Japan and America offers the reader an intimate look into the world of an Asian immigrant. This book tells the story of one woman's efforts to surmount racism, sexism, and poverty in the 20th century. Featured is a riveting account of the matriarch's life in Manzanar Concentration Camp for three years beginning in 1942.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMizuko: True Spirit\u003c\/em\u003e is required reading for anyone who needs or wants a fuller understanding of the history of minority women in America, the reality of immigrant life, and the unjust incarceration of Japanese people in America during World War II. Family genealogists will be inspired by the detailed descriptions of her and her family in this multi-generational saga. Written in an accessible style for everyone 12 and older, Mizuko's sixty-five years in America present a rousing and historically important piece of America's past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is of interest to those interested in the following: History, Immigration and Immigrant Lives, Women's Issues, Biography, Racism, WWII American Internment Camps, and Japanese American History.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is divided into four parts or 'seasons'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpring\u003c\/em\u003e describes Mizuko's birth in Japan (in 1895) and her voyage to America in 1911. \u003cem\u003eSummer\u003c\/em\u003e recounts Mizuko's married and widowed life in America from 1911 to 1941.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFall\u003c\/em\u003e finds Mizuko taken prisoner and details her life in Manzanar Concentration Camp during WWII. \u003cem\u003eWinter\u003c\/em\u003e finishes the story, spanning from 1945 until Mizuko's death in 1986.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn of the Japanese celebration of Girl's Day, what it was like to work as a man on the Pacific railways in the early 1900s, and how a 'Loyalty Oath' in Manzanar threatened to split incarcerated Japanese families apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849568178412,"sku":"9781667849171","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/22709723482781.jpg?v=1759052311"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/art-nomura.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}