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Secrets of the Sun

A Memoir

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  • 166pagine
  • 6 ore di lettura

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The exploration of a father's complex legacy drives this narrative, revealing the contradictions of Mako Yoshikawa's father, Shoichi. A wealthy prewar Japanese man turned squalid recluse, he was both a respected physicist and a victim of severe bipolar disorder. As Yoshikawa grapples with her mixed feelings of love and fear, her quest for understanding delves into themes of racism, mental illness, and gender treatment in Japan. Ultimately, her journey uncovers hidden truths about his childhood, shedding light on the secrets that shaped their relationship.

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Secrets of the Sun, Mako Yoshikawa

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2024
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Titolo
Secrets of the Sun
Sottotitolo
A Memoir
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2024
Formato
In brossura
Pagine
166
ISBN13
9780814258934
Serie
Descrizione
The exploration of a father's complex legacy drives this narrative, revealing the contradictions of Mako Yoshikawa's father, Shoichi. A wealthy prewar Japanese man turned squalid recluse, he was both a respected physicist and a victim of severe bipolar disorder. As Yoshikawa grapples with her mixed feelings of love and fear, her quest for understanding delves into themes of racism, mental illness, and gender treatment in Japan. Ultimately, her journey uncovers hidden truths about his childhood, shedding light on the secrets that shaped their relationship.