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A California native who writes poetry, plays with his cats, watches movies, and reads in his free time. He has been writing since he was a child. Mr. Shirey is very close to his grandma, the woman behind this book.
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Becoming A Japanese War Bride
An Oral History
by Kristopher Shirey
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Overview


Told through the eyes of Fumiko, this oral history depicts her journey from Japan to the United States and how she became a Japanese War Bride.
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Description


Told through the eyes of Fumiko, this oral history depicts her journey from Japan to the United States and how she became a Japanese War Bride. This book documents a piece of family history that would never have been known if she chose not to share it, and Kris never documented it. As a result of the careful consideration and effort on his part,  Fumiko's voice has been preserved in the pages of this book.

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Overview


Told through the eyes of Fumiko, this oral history depicts her journey from Japan to the United States and how she became a Japanese War Bride.

Read more

Description


Told through the eyes of Fumiko, this oral history depicts her journey from Japan to the United States and how she became a Japanese War Bride. This book documents a piece of family history that would never have been known if she chose not to share it, and Kris never documented it. As a result of the careful consideration and effort on his part,  Fumiko's voice has been preserved in the pages of this book.

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Book details

Genre:HISTORY

Subgenre:General

Language:English

Pages:50

eBook ISBN:9781098300135

Paperback ISBN:9781098300128


Overview


Told through the eyes of Fumiko, this oral history depicts her journey from Japan to the United States and how she became a Japanese War Bride.

Read more

Description


Told through the eyes of Fumiko, this oral history depicts her journey from Japan to the United States and how she became a Japanese War Bride. This book documents a piece of family history that would never have been known if she chose not to share it, and Kris never documented it. As a result of the careful consideration and effort on his part,  Fumiko's voice has been preserved in the pages of this book.

Read more

About the author


A California native who writes poetry, plays with his cats, watches movies, and reads in his free time. He has been writing since he was a child. Mr. Shirey is very close to his grandma, the woman behind this book.

Read more

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