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I Want to Go Home

by Wesley Leon Aroozoo
$11.15
I Want to Go Home
I Want to Go Home

Poignant tale of love transcending disaster's divide.

If you're moved by real-life stories of devotion and resilience, "I Want To Go Home" could resonate deeply with you. Yasuo's relentless search in the wake of tragedy is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. This book isn't just a story; it's an experience of enduring love and the power of hope that crosses oceans.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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I Want to Go Home

by Wesley Leon Aroozoo
$11.15
ISBN: 9789811142468
Authors: Wesley Leon Aroozoo
Publisher: Math Paper Press
Date of Publication: 2017-10-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Personal Development, Travel, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Biography, Personal Development, Inspirational, Travelogue, Memoir
Goodreads rating: 3.77
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On the 11th of March, 2011, Yasuo Takamatsu lost his wife to the tsunami during the Great East Japan earthquake. Since that fateful day, he has been diving in the sea every week in search for her. Compelled and inspired to share his story, I Want to Go Home is a journey from Singapore to Onagawa through the lens of the intrigued to meet him. Of unlikely friendships across borders and languages; to share a man’s loss, recovery and determination to reunite with his wife. The novel's feature film (also titled I Want to Go Home) has also been selected for the 2017 부산국제영화제 Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). This book also includes a Japanese translation by Miki Hawkinson.
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Poignant tale of love transcending disaster's divide.

If you're moved by real-life stories of devotion and resilience, "I Want To Go Home" could resonate deeply with you. Yasuo's relentless search in the wake of tragedy is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. This book isn't just a story; it's an experience of enduring love and the power of hope that crosses oceans.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.