The Mad Kyoto Shoe Swapper and Other Short Stories

• Short stories about Japan from the unique perspective of an American author who has married into a traditional Japanese family from Kyoto
• Black & white illustrations in every story make this an attractive gift book
• Stories deal with universal themes of love, marriage, death, and family conflict against an exotic Japanese backdrop
• Stories are between 5-15 pages
• Both fiction and nonfiction stories, though all are inspired by firsthand experiences and stories from friends & family (for example, 'The Mad Kyoto Shoe Swapper' stemmed from the author having her shoes stolen at a temple, while 'Rhododendron Valley' recounts a true story from her neighborhood)
• 'The Rescuer' was named one of the Best Asian Short Stories 2018

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 03/24/2020
ISBN: 9784805315514
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.40w x 0.80d