![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Being raised traditionally it is her wish to follow the ways of her family but she and others of her generation are starting to have second opinions with regards to what they are beginning to happen in Asia in the 1950's. Miyoko changes because of this and because of the changes that have been introduced by westerners, she is having conflicting emotions with regards to an arranged marriage with a man she does not know or love Should she marry this man? Or whether she should marry for love, thus causing shame and the 'loss of face' for her family. The Earthquake Doll tells the story of 16 year old Miyoko, a traditionally raised Japanese youngster who is working for an American family so her family can survive after the war and it's aftermath. The book is set in 1950's and is about the aftermath of the second World War, and the civil changes especially with the younger generation and their changing attitudes taking place in Japan with the influx of Americans. The Earthquake seemed like a very odd title for a book, but after reading it I found that it was actually a very profound title, Candace Williams' book is a fascinating and thought provoking book. ![]()
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