The Buddha in the Attic
Bittersweet Memoir of Japanese Mail Order Brides
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| Author | Julie Otsuka |
| Narrator | Samantha Quan, Carrington MacDuffie |
| Runtime | 3h55m |
| Published | August 23, 2011 |
| Rating | 3.9 / 5 (18 ratings) |
| Categories | Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Family Life, Historical Fiction, World Literature, United States, Asian American & Pacific Islander |
| Format | Audiobook (Digital) |
| Platform | Audible |
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‘The Buddha in the Attic’ by Julie Otsuka is a poignant, vivid portrayal of the lives of young Japanese women who came to America through mail order. Narrated by Samantha Quan and Carrington MacDuffie, this audiobook masterfully captures the dreams, heartbreaks, and daily struggles of these women with subtle sensitivity. Their stories are told in a series of diary-like entries that span decades, painting a complex picture of cultural displacement and human resilience.
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- Expert narration by Samantha Quan, Carrington MacDuffie brings every character and scene to life across 3h55m of immersive audio.
- Bestseller-quality story from Julie Otsuka.
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