2011, ISBN: 0425241297

[EAN: 9780425241295], D'occasion, très bon état, [SC: 2.96], [PU: Penguin Putnam Inc, United States, New York, NY], MARGARET DILLOWAY HOW TO BE AN AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE, A mother-daughter st… More...

[EAN: 9780425241295], D'occasion, très bon état, [SC: 2.96], [PU: Penguin Putnam Inc, United States, New York, NY], MARGARET DILLOWAY HOW TO BE AN AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE, A mother-daughter story about the strong pull of tradition, and the lure and cost of breaking free of it. When Shoko decided to marry an American GI and leave Japan, she had her parents' blessing, her brother's scorn, and a gift from her husband-a book on how to be a proper American housewife. As she crossed the ocean to America, Shoko also brought with her a secret she would need to keep her entire life. Half a century later, Shoko's plans to finally return to Japan and reconcile with her brother are derailed by illness. In her place, she sends her grown American daughter, Sue, a divorced single mother whose own life isn't what she hoped for. As Sue takes in Japan, with all its beauty and contradictions, she discovers another side to her mother and returns to America unexpectedly changed and irrevocably touched. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged., Books<

2011, ISBN: 9780425241295

When Shoko decided to marry an American GI and leave Japan, she had her parents' blessing, her brother's scorn, and a gift from her husband-a book on how to be a proper American housewife… More...

When Shoko decided to marry an American GI and leave Japan, she had her parents' blessing, her brother's scorn, and a gift from her husband-a book on how to be a proper American housewife.As she crossed the ocean to America, Shoko also brought with her a secret she would need to keep her entire life...Half a century later, Shoko's plans to finally return to Japan and reconcile with her brother are derailed by illness. In her place, she sends her grown American daughter, Sue, a divorced single mother whose own life isn't what she hoped for. As Sue takes in Japan, with all its beauty and contradictions, she discovers another side to her mother and returns to America unexpectedly changed and irrevocably touched., Berkley Trade, 2011-08, 2.5<

2008, ISBN: 9780425241295

Paperback, Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or … More...

Paperback, Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. , [PU: Penguin USA]<

2011, ISBN: 9780425241295

Berkley, 2011-08-02. Paperback. Very Good. There is some light tanning/foxing to the outer edges of the pages due to age. cover bottom right and a few pages curl over slightly, Berkley,… More...

Berkley, 2011-08-02. Paperback. Very Good. There is some light tanning/foxing to the outer edges of the pages due to age. cover bottom right and a few pages curl over slightly, Berkley, 2011-08-02, 3<

2011, ISBN: 9780425241295

Berkley, 2011-08-02. Paperback. Good. 1.0000 in x 8.1000 in x 5.0000 in. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear ., Berkley, 2011-08-02, 2.5