Picture Bride A Novel
Picture Bride A Novel by Mike Malaghan, published by Watermark Publishing, LLC on July 8, 2016, is a 526-page work that explores the journey of Haru, a young girl from turn-of-the-century Japan. To escape a dire fate, she seeks refuge in a Buddhist temple, but her happiness is short-lived. Haru’s flight to Hawaii introduces her to a new life filled with challenges, including a husband who is reluctant to accept her and a community that harbors distrust toward Japanese immigrants.
Readers will find a rich narrative that delves into Haru’s transformation from a vulnerable girl into a resilient community leader. As her marriage evolves, so does her commitment to raising American children who embody loyalty to their new homeland. The novel captures the cultural heritage and historical experiences of Japanese immigrants, illustrating their struggles and triumphs in a foreign land. Picture Bride offers a poignant look at identity and resilience within the context of a saga that spans from Japan to Hawaii.
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From the moment we meet Haru, we fall in love with this proud girl of silk and steel. To escape being sold into prostitution in turn-of-the-century Japan, Haru takes refuge in a Buddhist temple, but happiness there is fleeting. Betrayed by her best friend, she flees to Hawaii, a strange new world where the young picture bride finds herself with a husband who doesn’t want her and surrounded by a widespread distrust of Japanese immigrants. As Haru’s marriage flourishes and then falters, she emerges as a strongminded community leader. Having once pledged to produce sons to fight for the emperor, she dedicates herself to raising American children loyal to the Stars and Stripes. From the shrines of Kyushu to the shores of the Territory of Hawaii, Picture Bride is the sweeping saga of Japanese immigrants who survived–and thrived–against great odds.
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