Now In Paperback!

by Jamie Ford     

I connected with this beautiful story from the first page.  The historical setting of Seattle in the early days of America's involvement in the war, the conflicts and fears among the Chinese, Japanese, African-American, and Caucasian citizens, the forced internment of Japanese families caught up in the times.  The novel, with its rich characters and cultural insights, portrays the challenges and losses of everyone touched by the reality of war and the resilience at life's injustice.  I was deeply touched by the depth of emotion:  love, hatred, mistrust, forgiveness.  This would be an ideal selection for a book club or group.

Once you have read this book, you may want to visit the Panama Hotel in Seattle and have tea in the historic site! 

                                     ~Reviewed by Gayle Wingerter