{"title":"David Mas Masumoto","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection featuring the works of David Mas Masumoto, a distinguished author renowned for his reflections on farming, heritage, and the beauty of nature through storytelling. Masumoto, a respected farmer and writer, invites readers to delve into the intricacies of rural life and the profound connections between people and the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in \u003cem\u003eEvery Peach Is a Story\u003c\/em\u003e, where Masumoto beautifully narrates the tales embedded within his beloved fruit. Journey through the heartwarming pages of \u003cem\u003eSecret Harvests\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling memoir that unveils hidden family histories and rediscovered connections. Each piece, rich in detail and emotion, offers a glimpse into his world, where every harvest is a narrative waiting to be shared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore categories such as Children's Books, Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, and embrace the wisdom and warmth Masumoto brings to each genre. Whether you are looking for an enchanting tale for young readers or seeking deeper insights into the memoirs of a life intertwined with the earth, David Mas Masumoto's collection promises to captivate and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"secret-harvests-by-david-mas-masumoto-9781636281032","title":"Secret Harvests","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI discover a \u003cem\u003elost\u003c\/em\u003e aunt, separated from our family due to racism and discrimination against the disabled. She had a mental disability due to childhood meningitis. She was taken away in 1942 when all Japanese Americans were considered the enemy and imprisoned. She then became a \"ward\" of the state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe believed she had died, but 70 years later found her alive and living a few miles from our family farm. How did she survive? Why was she kept hidden? How did both shame and resilience empower my family to forge forward in a land that did not want them?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI am haunted and driven to explore my identity and the meaning of family—especially as farmers tied to the land. 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To her surprise, he asks, \"\u003ci\u003eDoes it taste like a story? That’s when you know it is ripe.\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Jiichan teaches her about her Japanese American heritage and her family’s deep connection to this land, Midori begins to realise the patience, hard work, and endurance that allowed their roots to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoetic and powerful, \u003ci\u003eEvery Peach Is a Story\u003c\/i\u003e is a journey of discovery through all of life’s seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46993725587692,"sku":"9781949480290","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2356123482882.jpg?v=1763101956"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/david-mas-masumoto.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}