Songs My Mother Taught Me: Stories, Plays, and a Memoir

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Summary: all the same
Review: This book is alright. I did enjoy reading it somewhat even though the stories all seemed to be the same after a while. Although it paints a clear picture of Japanese-Americna struggles, most stories end with the predictable outcome. I did not like the ending of most of the stories. Furthermore, I am unhappy with the skewing of the plays "And the Soul Shall Dance" and "The Music Lesson" by the short stories similar to them. "Shirley Temple Hotcha-cha" is the best story in the book, offering a different end for Japanese-American women.

Rating:
Summary: Beautifully written!
Review: Yamauchi is a great example for Asian women to follow. Her plays are always an inspiration. Since I saw And the Soul Shall Dance on stage, I've become a fan of hers.

Rating:
Summary: Beautifully written!
Review: Yamauchi is a great example for Asian women to follow. Her plays are always an inspiration. Since I saw And the Soul Shall Dance on stage, I've become a fan of hers.