Ganbare!: An Example of Japanese Spirit

Saiki, Patsy Sumie

ISBN 10: 156647678X / ISBN 13: 9781566476782

Published by Mutual Pub Co, 2004

About this Item

Ganbare!: An Example of Japanese Spirit Patsy Sumie Saiki Mutual Publishing 2004 First Printing ISBN 156647678X FINE, previous owner?s name in ink on first page, otherwise clean, bright, and unmarked, corners are sharp and square, spine is not creased.

Seller Inventory # ASA-HIS-S05

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ganbare!: An Example of Japanese Spirit
• Publisher: Mutual Pub Co
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 156647678X
• ISBN 13: 9781566476782
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Fine
• Dimensions: 1.91W x 12.07H x 20.32D centimeters 1.91 centimeters width by 12.07 centimeters height by 20.32 centimeters depth
• Weight: 385.554 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Asian-American

About this title

Synopsis

Giving life to a little-known part of American history, Ganbare! tells the individual stories of the people caught up in historical events beyond their control. It details the hardships, despair, as well as the moments of joy and hope that Hawaii born Japanese faced following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Ultimately a story of triumph, Ganbare! -- which means "don t give up!" -- shows how the human spirit can rise above even the greatest of adversities. It reminds us of how closely human beings are connected to one another, and how the differences that separate us are really not so great at all. Truly embodying the meaning of "ganbare," the men, women and children detailed in Patsy Saiki s book persevered in the face of suspicion, detention and internment with their humanity and dignity intact.

About the Author

The daughter of Japanese immigrants to Hawaii, Patsy Saiki received her doctorate in education from Colombia University. She taught at intermediate and high schools on Oahu and at the University of Hawaii and the Yokohama National University in Japan.