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bookishadvocate 's review for:
Geisha: A Life
by Mineko Iwasaki
Memoirs of a Geisha was one of my favorite books and movies for many years. I never looked into the truth behind the story, which was written by a white man who interviewed Mineko and publicized their private conversation while twisting the truth. If you haven't read or seen Memoirs of a Geisha, I'd encourage you to read Mineko's true account of her life, and what transpired between the two after his success, before doing so.
That said, I'm disappointed it took me so long to read this book. I have been enamored by Japanese culture for a long time, so much so that I will begin taking Japanese studies at PSU in the fall, and moving there is on my bucket list. We (Americans) could learn so much from them, and I learned a lot from this book, from their words for things, to historical places to see, and a piece of their culture that had never been shared publicly. I loved this book and I'll definitely be reading it again.
That said, I'm disappointed it took me so long to read this book. I have been enamored by Japanese culture for a long time, so much so that I will begin taking Japanese studies at PSU in the fall, and moving there is on my bucket list. We (Americans) could learn so much from them, and I learned a lot from this book, from their words for things, to historical places to see, and a piece of their culture that had never been shared publicly. I loved this book and I'll definitely be reading it again.