So far from the bamboo grove pdf download

If we are to have peace and reconciliation in this world, I strongly believe there must be opportunities for understanding and dialogue. As a Japanese American woman, I would like to express my deep regret for the suffering and loss so many experienced. I am very sorry that the Japanese government has not apologized adequately for what happened during the occupation and the war and has never fully recognized the suffering of the Korean people. At considerable risk to themselves, this family protected my brother, offering him food, shelter, and friendship. In the book, I tell of the Korean family to whom we are forever grateful. Individuals, families, and communities on all sides suffer terribly and yet they still reach out and help one another, showing again and again the humanity of all people. War in any country is always chaotic and terrible, brought on by events beyond the control of most people. Readers will hear my mother voice her unhappiness with the Tojo government clearly and can draw their own conclusions about my school days in Korea and Japan. My book was never intended to be a defense of the Japanese. Then and during World War II, countless Korean people were victims. The Japanese occupation in Korea caused deep suffering, sacrifice, and anger. My intention is not to hurt any individual or nationality, but rather to tell my story of survival in the midst of war, and offer my hope for peace. Since September 2006, there has been concern expressed by some people in the Korean American community regarding this book, so I want to start by saying that what I have written is a remembrance of my own life experience.

We extend special thanks to Jacqueline van Zanten, first reader. Weems, editor of Hulbert's History of Korea. We are also deeply appreciative of the help given by Dr. Corson (Ret.), coauthor of The New KGB: Engine of Soviet Power, who served in Korea during the Korean War, for his careful reading of the manuscript. The publisher would like to thank Colonel William R. Who journeyed with me through the harsh time T O M Y H ONORABLE S ISTER K O ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

So far from the bamboo grove pdf download