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Tomo & Haru: A Japanese|American Love Story: Our parents’ journey from America to Japan to California to the United States of America
76 pages, Hardcover
Published February 1, 2021
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September 8, 2024
The authors have a rich cultural background. Born in Hawaii to Japanese immigrants, the Protagonist has a unique perspective on the Japanese-American experience¹. His parents' journey, which he chronicles in "Tomo & Haru: A Japanese|American Love Story," reflects the challenges and triumphs of navigating life between two cultures¹.
Steve met his wife, Haru, in Honolulu in 1939. Their love story was marked by significant historical events, including the attack on Pearl Harbor and the subsequent internment of Japanese-Americans¹. Despite these challenges, they managed to avoid internment but faced daily discrimination and hardship¹. Steve's personal struggles, including a diagnosis of narcissistic personality disorder, also shaped their life together¹.
The memoir is a tribute to their nearly 69 years of marriage and the resilience they showed throughout their lives¹. Steve's writing captures the essence of cross-cultural love and the impact of historical events on personal lives¹.
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Steve met his wife, Haru, in Honolulu in 1939. Their love story was marked by significant historical events, including the attack on Pearl Harbor and the subsequent internment of Japanese-Americans¹. Despite these challenges, they managed to avoid internment but faced daily discrimination and hardship¹. Steve's personal struggles, including a diagnosis of narcissistic personality disorder, also shaped their life together¹.
The memoir is a tribute to their nearly 69 years of marriage and the resilience they showed throughout their lives¹. Steve's writing captures the essence of cross-cultural love and the impact of historical events on personal lives¹.
Is there anything specific you'd like to know more about?
Source: Personal Communication, 9/8/2024
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