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The Secrets of Mariko : A Year in the Life of a Japanese Woman and Her Family
The Secrets of Mariko A Year in the Life of a Japanese Woman and Her Family
Author: Elisabeth Bumiller
As it follows a Japanese housewife named Mariko Tanaka over the course of a year, The Secrets of Mariko transcends reportage to yield the kind of human insights we expect from literature. Meet Mariko, a cheerful, overscheduled woman who cares for three children, two aging parents, and an unresponsive husband. As readers watch Mariko take part in...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780679772620
ISBN-10: 0679772626
Publication Date: 10/29/1996
Pages: 368
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Publisher: Vintage
Book Type: Paperback
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I actually read an advanced released edition that I got through Inter-library loan. A great book to read if you want to understand the intricate workings of family life in Japan.


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