Kyoko Mori Livres

Exploring the intersection of personal loss and cultural adaptation, this memoir weaves together the author's journey of a failing marriage with her growing passion for knitting. As Kyoko Mori reflects on her experiences in the U.S., she parallels her evolving understanding of knitting—from imperfect mittens to intricate garments—with her quest for identity and belonging. The narrative delves into themes of love, loss, and the complexities of relationships, offering a poignant look at what binds us together.

Exploring the complexities of dual heritage, Kyoko Mori shares her journey from a troubled childhood in Japan to finding her voice in the American Midwest. She contrasts the cultural codes of silence and expression that shape the lives of women in both societies. Through her narrative, Mori examines family ties, the rituals of mourning, and differing perceptions of sexuality, revealing how one woman's experiences reflect the broader dynamics of two distinct cultures. Her poignant reflections offer a deep understanding of identity and belonging.

 A young girl leaves Tokyo with her mother in 1979, carrying her pink suitcase to a new home, a new father and sister, on a dairy farm in Wisconsin.  Thirty-three years later, her mother's belongings are found packed into boxes, her furniture draped in white sheets.  Without so much as a note, she has left the two sisters connected by history, by some idea of family, to look for her.  What happens when people lose their way home?  Like a little barn cat, they grab onto a second family. . . and start again.Part of the Gemma Open Door Series , originally designed for new readers, these books confirm the truth that a story doesn't have to be big to change ‎the world.