Geisha: A Life
Friday, March 5th, 2010
Until I read Geisha: A Life by Mineko Iwasaki, I confess that I was prejudiced. I had no idea about the true job description of a Geisha and their history. It is very interesting. I know that Mineko Iwasaki was very fortunate as she was chosen as atotori and hence had privileges that others might envy. I wonder about the perspective of a Geisha who is much lower in the hierarchy.
I would have never guessed that Mineko Iwasaki came in such close contact with dignitaries such as the Queen of England and Prince of Wales because of her profession. This book has definitely enlightened me on this subject. I will definitely watch the movie too. Recently, I visited a Japanese restaurant and I have to say that I took more interest in the decoration, especially the Geisha doll.
by Sue Monk Kidd and Ann Kidd Taylor is a very interesting book. I envy the relationship that Sue and Ann shares as a mother and a daughter. It is so interesting to see that Sue and Ann discover and then build a faith in a Divine Mother. I love the first sentence of the opening prayer of Ann’s wedding ceremony, "Eternal Spirit, Mother, and Father who art in earth and heaven".
. All his books impart such wisdom! Mitch Albom is one of the authors that I would feel honored if I can get his autograph. I would love to own his entire collection one day as I need to read his books again and again to learn important lessons of life.
by Frank McCourt. I understood how hard it is to be a teacher. I believe every parent is a teacher too. So, this book taught me a valuable lesson such as it’s important to look at the lesson from the perspective of the student. The student should be able to relate to it to be interested in the lesson. For example, the students enjoyed writing when the assignment was writing excuse notes rather than something like Hamlet. I’ll try to remember that while raising my son.
” by Ron Hall and Denver Moore gave me an insight into homeless people and also, sharecropping practices in Louisiana.