{"title":"Journal Kyaw Ma Ma Lay","description":"\u003cp\u003eJournal Kyaw Ma Ma Lay's works offer profound explorations of human relationships and social ties, weaving narratives that delve into the complexities of love, duty, and identity. Readers can expect richly drawn characters confronting challenges that reveal the enduring bonds binding families and communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles such as \u003cem\u003eBound by Blood\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBridged by Love\u003c\/em\u003e, her fiction captures emotional depth and cultural nuances, inviting readers into stories that resonate with universal truths and heartfelt reflections on life’s most intimate connections.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bound-by-blood-bridged-by-love-by-journal-kyaw-ma-ma-lay-9789815323696","title":"Bound by Blood, Bridged by Love","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA moving tale of two siblings discovering family and identity amid the cultural echoes of war-torn pasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYumisan, a young Japanese teacher, arrives in Myanmar to teach at the Yangon Institute of Foreign Languages, carrying a deep admiration for Burmese culture and language, which she studied passionately in Japan. Yet, her journey holds a deeper purpose — to reunite with her half-brother, Maung Maung, born from her father's second marriage in Myanmar after her mother's death in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDreaming of a warm sibling connection, Yumisan's hopes are shattered when she meets Maung Maung, who harbours a deep resentment toward his Japanese heritage. His childhood was marked by discrimination and suffering tied to his father's identity as a Japanese military officer. Adopted by U Thet Lwin, a compassionate Burmese language teacher, Maung Maung found a surrogate family but retained his emotional scars and mistrust of his roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYumisan hesitates to reveal her identity, fearing Maung Maung's rejection. With U Thet Lwin's guidance, she seeks to bridge the chasm between them, slowly building an understanding despite her brother's guarded demeanour. As they navigate the weight of their shared history and personal pain, Yumisan's perseverance and affection become a testament to familial love and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWill Maung Maung accept Yumisan as his sister? Can their fractured ties heal in the face of mistrust and lingering wounds? Set against the vibrant cultural backdrop of Myanmar, this poignant story explores themes of identity, reconciliation, and the transformative power of compassion and understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460520788204,"sku":"9789815323696","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9789815323696-bound-by-blood-bridged-by-love.jpg?v=1774947553"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/journal-kyaw-ma-ma-lay.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}