{"product_id":"the-buddha-in-the-attic-hardcover","title":"The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka (Hardcover) (RARE BOOKS)","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"obqri8\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"15\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"894\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Buddha in the Attic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a lyrical historical novel that tells the collective story of Japanese “picture brides” who came to the United States in the early 20th century. Written by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJulie Otsuka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the book uses a unique first-person plural narrative (“we”) to describe the shared experiences of these immigrant women. It follows their journey from Japan to America, their arranged marriages to men they barely know, and the difficult lives they build as laborers, wives, and mothers in a foreign land. Over time, the novel traces their struggles with isolation, cultural displacement, hard labor, and discrimination, especially leading up to their eventual removal during the Second World War. The story captures both the resilience and the silent suffering of these women, offering a powerful reflection on identity, migration, and loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"5ufj0k\" data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"1530\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJulie Otsuka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an American author known for her concise, poetic style and her focus on historical and immigrant experiences. She is the recipient of several major literary honors, including the National Book Award for Fiction. Otsuka’s writing often explores themes of memory, identity, displacement, and family history, particularly in relation to Japanese American experiences during the 20th century. Her works are praised for their emotional depth and innovative narrative style, which often blends individual and collective voices to portray shared historical trauma and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44276274987265,"sku":"2Q3ZWSGZL-Used","price":699.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/TheBuddhaintheAtticHardcover.jpg?v=1653127294","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-buddha-in-the-attic-hardcover","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}