Description
Based on Barbara Kawakami's first-hand interviews with sixteen of these women, Picture Bride Stories is a poignant collection that recounts the diverse circumstances that led them to marry strangers, their voyages to Hawaii, the surprises and trials that they encountered upon arriving, and the lives they led upon settling in a strange new land. Many found hardship, yet persevered and endured the difficult working and living conditions of the sugarcane plantations for the sake of their children. As they acclimated to a foreign place and forged new relationships, they overcame challenges and eventually prospered in a better life. The stories of the issei women exemplify the importance of friendships and familial networks in coping with poverty and economic security. Although these remarkable women are gone, their legacy lives on in their children, grandchildren, and succeeding generations.
In addition to the oral histories-the result of forty years of interviews-the author provides substantial background on marriage customs and labor practices on the plantations.
Book Information
ISBN 9780824866242
Author Barbara Kawakami
Format Hardback
Page Count 408
Imprint University of Hawai'i Press
Publisher University of Hawai'i Press
Weight(grams) 880g