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Yakuza Moon: Memoirs of a Gangster's Daughter

by Louise Heal, Shōko Tendō
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Yakuza Moon: Memoirs of a Gangster's Daughter
Yakuza Moon: Memoirs of a Gangster's Daughter

Heartbreaking memoir on growing up in the yakuza.

This book could be a good read for you if you are looking for a gripping and raw memoir that delves into the dark corners of Japanese society. Shoko Tendo's story is emotionally complex, shedding light on the underworld and the struggles faced by women in that environment. Through her powerful and honest writing, Tendo takes you on a journey of redemption, resilience, and self-discovery. Brace yourself for an intense and eye-opening experience that will leave a lasting impact.

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.

Yakuza Moon: Memoirs of a Gangster's Daughter

by Louise Heal, Shōko Tendō
$11.90
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ISBN: 9784770030863
Authors: Louise Heal, Shōko Tendō
Publisher: Kodansha USA
Date of Publication: 2009-04-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, Sociology
Related Topics: Social Issues, Memoir, Autobiography, Biography, Biography Memoir
Goodreads rating: 3.66
(rated by 4159 readers)

Description

Tendo takes us through the bad times with warmth and candor, and gives a moving and inspiring account of how she overcame a lifetime of discrimination and hardship. Getting tattooed, from the base of her neck to the tips of her toes, with a design centered on a geisha with a dagger in her mouth, was an act that empowered her to start making changes in her life. She quit her job as a hostess. On her last day at the bar she looked up at the full moon, a sight she never forgot. The moon became a symbol of her struggle to become whole, and the title of the book she wrote as an epitaph for herself and her family.
 

Heartbreaking memoir on growing up in the yakuza.

This book could be a good read for you if you are looking for a gripping and raw memoir that delves into the dark corners of Japanese society. Shoko Tendo's story is emotionally complex, shedding light on the underworld and the struggles faced by women in that environment. Through her powerful and honest writing, Tendo takes you on a journey of redemption, resilience, and self-discovery. Brace yourself for an intense and eye-opening experience that will leave a lasting impact.

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.