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When the Cherry Blossoms Fell: A Haunting Tale of War, Love, and the Power of Memory

Henry Green

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In the aftermath of World War II, a young Japanese woman named Hana embarks on a quest to find her missing father. Her journey takes her across the country, from the ruins of Tokyo to the internment camps of California, where she uncovers a profound secret about her family's past.

The Cherry Blossom 3 Bundle: When the Cherry Blossoms Fell / Cherry Blossom Winter / Cherry Blossom Baseball (A Cherry Blossom Book)

The Cherry Blossom 3-Book Bundle: When the Cherry Blossoms Fell / Cherry Blossom Winter / Cherry Blossom Baseball (A Cherry Blossom Book)

by D. R. McAnally

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	431 pages

Along the way, Hana encounters a cast of unforgettable characters, including a group of American soldiers who were stationed in Japan during the war, a Japanese-American baseball player who dreams of playing in the major leagues, and a group of elderly Japanese women who gather each year to remember the loved ones they lost.

As Hana pieces together the puzzle of her father's disappearance, she begins to understand the devastating impact of war on both individuals and families. She also discovers the resilience of the human spirit and the power of memory to heal old wounds.

When the Cherry Blossoms Fell is a haunting and lyrical novel that explores the complex themes of war, love, loss, and memory. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Praise for When the Cherry Blossoms Fell

"A beautifully written and deeply moving novel that explores the devastating impact of war on both individuals and families. Julie Otsuka has a gift for creating characters that are both unforgettable and profoundly human."—The New York Times Book Review

"A haunting and lyrical novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. Julie Otsuka is a master storyteller."—The Washington Post

"A powerful and important novel that sheds light on a little-known chapter of American history. Julie Otsuka is a writer of great talent and compassion."—The San Francisco Chronicle

About the Author

Julie Otsuka is the author of four novels, including When the Emperor Was Divine, which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. She has also received the Asian American Literary Award and the John Dos Passos Prize for Literature. Otsuka lives in Berkeley, California.

Book Details

* Title: When the Cherry Blossoms Fell * Author: Julie Otsuka * Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf * Publication Date: February 23, 2021 * Pages: 304 * : 9780593134653

The Cherry Blossom 3-Book Bundle: When the Cherry Blossoms Fell / Cherry Blossom Winter / Cherry Blossom Baseball (A Cherry Blossom Book)

by D. R. McAnally

5 out of 5