The Good Shufu
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The Good Shufu
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Author : Tracy Slater
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2015-06-30
The Good Shufu written by Tracy Slater and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-30 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The brave, wry, irresistible journey of a fiercely independent American woman who finds everything she ever wanted in the most unexpected place. Shufu: in Japanese it means “housewife,” and it’s the last thing Tracy Slater ever thought she’d call herself. A writer and academic, Tracy carefully constructed a life she loved in her hometown of Boston. But everything is upended when she falls head over heels for the most unlikely mate: a Japanese salary-man based in Osaka, who barely speaks her language. Deciding to give fate a chance, Tracy builds a life and marriage in Japan, a country both fascinating and profoundly alienating, where she can read neither the language nor the simplest social cues. There, she finds herself dependent on her husband to order her food, answer the phone, and give her money. When she begins to learn Japanese, she discovers the language is inextricably connected with nuanced cultural dynamics that would take a lifetime to absorb. Finally, when Tracy longs for a child, she ends up trying to grow her family with a Petri dish and an army of doctors with whom she can barely communicate. And yet, despite the challenges, Tracy is sustained by her husband’s quiet love, and being with him feels more like “home” than anything ever has. Steadily and surely, she fills her life in Japan with meaningful connections, a loving marriage, and wonder at her adopted country, a place that will never feel natural or easy, but which provides endless opportunities for growth, insight, and sometimes humor. A memoir of travel and romance, The Good Shufu is a celebration of the life least expected: messy, overwhelming, and deeply enriching in its complications.
The Good Shufu
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Author : Tracey Slater
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-07-14
The Good Shufu written by Tracey Slater and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-14 with categories.
In Japanese, shufu means 'housewife': the last thing Bostonian writer and academic Tracy Slater ever thought she'd call herself. But then she fell head over heels in love with a Japanese salary-man based in Osaka, who barely spoke her language. Deciding to give romance a chance, Tracy relocated to Japan to build a new life, one filled with contradictions and dissonance, enlightenment and joy, and a happiness she never knew she was missing.
Simple Modern Sewing
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Author : Shufu To Seikatsu Sha
language : en
Publisher: Interweave
Release Date : 2011-12-13
Simple Modern Sewing written by Shufu To Seikatsu Sha and has been published by Interweave this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-13 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
25 fabulous, wearable garments from only 8 simple patterns! Make a closetful of comfortable and easy go-to garments without needing tons of patterns. You need just the eight included basic templates which show you how to fold and cut for each of the 25 unique designs. The patterns are easy and adaptable with no-fuss sizing, so it's simple to sew clothes that are perfect for you. If you're a beginner sewer you'll love the basic shapes and stylish results. Once you've mastered the patterns you can get creative and make each piece your own by using a variety of fabrics, or by adding fashionable embellishments like a print lining or contrast-stitching. Fill your wardrobe in no time with these easy to make and wear garments.
The Good Person Of Szechwan
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Author : Bertolt Brecht
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2016-11-17
The Good Person Of Szechwan written by Bertolt Brecht and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-17 with Drama categories.
'Brecht's dark, dazzling world-view...makes an absolutely devastating impact. The play is fuelled by the brilliant perception that everyone requires such a dual or split personality to survive.' Evening Standard Three gods come to earth hoping to discover one really good person. No one can be found until they meet Shen Te, a prostitute with a heart of gold. Rewarded by the gods, she gives up her profession and buys a tabacco shop but finds it is impossible to survive as a good person in a corrupt world without the support of her ruthless alter ego Shui Ta. Brecht's parable of good and evil was first performed in 1943 and remains one of his most popular and frequently produced plays worldwide. This Student Edition features an extensive introduction and commentary that includes a plot summary, discussion of the context, themes, characters, style and language as well as questions for further study and notes on words and phrases in the text. It is the perfect edition for students of theatre and literature.
Turning Pages
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Author : Sarah Frederick
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 2006-07-31
Turning Pages written by Sarah Frederick and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-07-31 with Literary Criticism categories.
Analysing major interwar women's magazines - the literary journal 'Ladies' Review', the popular domestic periodical 'Housewife's Friend', and the politically radical magazine 'Women's Arts' - this book considers the central place of representations of women for women in the culture of interwar-era Japan.
Mad Muse
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Author : Jeffrey Berman
language : en
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Release Date : 2019-09-03
Mad Muse written by Jeffrey Berman and has been published by Emerald Group Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-03 with Literary Criticism categories.
Many of the well-respected scholarly studies of autobiographical writing have little or nothing to say about mental illness. This book uncovers the mysterious relationship between mood disorders and creativity through the lives of seven writers, demonstrating how mental illness is sometimes the driving force behind creativity.
The Japanese Family In Transition
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Author : Suzanne Hall Vogel
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Release Date : 2013-02-28
The Japanese Family In Transition written by Suzanne Hall Vogel and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-28 with Social Science categories.
These gripping biographies poignantly illustrate the strengths and the vulnerabilities of professional housewives and of families facing social change and economic uncertainty in contemporary Japan.
Effortless Bento
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Author : Shufu-no-Tomo
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2014-05-27
Effortless Bento written by Shufu-no-Tomo and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-27 with Cooking categories.
Bento books have been some of the more accessible and popular genres coming out of Japan over the last few years, and Effortless Bento is essentially the bento encyclopedia. Filled with hundreds of full-color photos and numerous recipes this is the essential box lunch book.
Foreign Babes In Beijing Behind The Scenes Of A New China
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Author : Rachel DeWoskin
language : en
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Release Date : 2010-07-26
Foreign Babes In Beijing Behind The Scenes Of A New China written by Rachel DeWoskin and has been published by W. W. Norton & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-26 with Travel categories.
“For a real insider’s look at life in modern China, readers should turn to Rachel DeWoskin.”—Sophie Beach, The Economist Determined to broaden her cultural horizons and live a “fiery” life, twenty-one-year-old Rachel DeWoskin hops on a plane to Beijing to work for an American PR firm based in the busy capital. Before she knows it, she is not just exploring Chinese culture but also creating it as the sexy, aggressive, fearless Jiexi, the starring femme fatale in a wildly successful Chinese soap opera. Experiencing the cultural clashes in real life while performing a fictional version onscreen, DeWoskin forms a group of friends with whom she witnesses the vast changes sweeping through China as the country pursues the new maxim, “to get rich is glorious.” In only a few years, China’s capital is transformed. With “considerable cultural and linguistic resources” (The New Yorker), DeWoskin captures Beijing at this pivotal juncture in her “intelligent, funny memoir” (People), and “readers will feel lucky to have sharp-eyed, yet sisterly, DeWoskin sitting in the driver’s seat”(Elle).
Confessions Of A Rebel Debutante
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Author : Anna Fields
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2010-04-15
Confessions Of A Rebel Debutante written by Anna Fields and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04-15 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A fond, funny Southern-fried memoir about growing up a proper young lady...or not. How does a North Carolina native go from being a tomboy with catfish guts on her overalls to becoming the next Scarlett O'Hara? Turns out, it's not so easy. Too smart, too tall, too fat, too different...Anna Fields was a dud at debbing. From tea parties to teased hair to where to hide mini bottles of liquor inside poufy crinoline ballgowns, Anna reveals all-in a hilarious, behindthe-scenes glimpse into Deb Culture, where for a Southern belle, "the proof is in the pouf." Unless, of course, she rebels...