Pachinko
What's it about
Ever wonder how some families not only survive but thrive against impossible odds? Discover the secrets to resilience and the enduring power of family ties, even when you're an outsider in a new land. This story reveals how to find strength in your identity, no matter the circumstances. You'll explore the epic journey of a Korean family in Japan, spanning four generations. Through their struggles with poverty, discrimination, and war, you'll learn profound lessons about love, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of a place to call home. Uncover the choices that define a legacy.
Meet the author
Min Jin Lee is a National Book Award finalist whose masterful novel, Pachinko, was a New York Times bestseller and a runaway international sensation. Born in Seoul and raised in Queens, New York, Lee drew from her Korean-American identity and years of immersive research in Japan to craft this multigenerational saga. She spent nearly three decades developing the story, driven by a deep desire to give voice to the Korean diaspora and explore universal themes of family, identity, and resilience.
What's it about
Ever wonder how some families not only survive but thrive against impossible odds? Discover the secrets to resilience and the enduring power of family ties, even when you're an outsider in a new land. This story reveals how to find strength in your identity, no matter the circumstances. You'll explore the epic journey of a Korean family in Japan, spanning four generations. Through their struggles with poverty, discrimination, and war, you'll learn profound lessons about love, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of a place to call home. Uncover the choices that define a legacy.
Meet the author
Min Jin Lee is a National Book Award finalist whose masterful novel, Pachinko, was a New York Times bestseller and a runaway international sensation. Born in Seoul and raised in Queens, New York, Lee drew from her Korean-American identity and years of immersive research in Japan to craft this multigenerational saga. She spent nearly three decades developing the story, driven by a deep desire to give voice to the Korean diaspora and explore universal themes of family, identity, and resilience.
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