{"product_id":"obasan-by-joy-kogawa-used","title":"Obasan — by Joy Kogawa - Used","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObasan — by Joy Kogawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN \/ Code: 9780140067774 | 90000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Used with Some Stains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet in Canada during and after the Second World War, Obasan tells the moving story of Naomi Nakane, a Japanese Canadian woman reflecting on her childhood and the painful experiences her family endured during the forced relocation and internment of Japanese Canadians.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough memories, family letters, and personal discoveries, Naomi gradually uncovers the truth about her family's past, including the heartbreaking consequences of wartime separation and prejudice. Joy Kogawa's powerful novel explores family, identity, silence, racism, loss, and the lasting effects of injustice. It is an important work of Canadian literature that brings attention to a difficult chapter in the country's history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You’ll Love This Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn important and moving work of Canadian literature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplores the history of Japanese Canadian internment during WWII.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures powerful themes of family, identity, and belonging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExamines racism, discrimination, and social injustice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffers insight into Canada's wartime history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA thoughtful choice for readers interested in historical and literary fiction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: Joy Kogawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudience: Adult Readers \/ High School and College Readers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre: Canadian Literature \/ Historical Fiction \/ Literary Fiction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed with some stains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease see photos for the overall condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Loved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67889137713315,"sku":null,"price":3.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/1518\/7875\/files\/0_33c380c9-13ec-44a4-b404-4988bd1cdee5.jpg?v=1794015065","url":"https:\/\/lovedbooks.ca\/products\/obasan-by-joy-kogawa-used","provider":"Loved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}