Memoirs of a Geisha
Written by Arthur Golden
Vintage Books, A Division of Random House, Inc.
New York
Word 1: En: En
295
An en is a karmic bond lasting a lifetime.
"No one could tell me whether he would be my ultimate destiny, but I had always sensed the en between us."
Word 2: Shamisen: Sha/mi/sen
365
a traditional Japanese three-stringed lute with a square body, played with a large plectrum
"At one point, I pictured Pumpkin on the walkway right before me, practicing her shamisen."
Summary:
As her apprenticeship advances, Chiyo-chan name is changed to Sayuri. Her competition with Hatsumomo becomes even more of a struggle one their "mother" announces she is going to adopt Sayuri. Geisha life is nothing without having a proper "Danna" to take of you. The fight over which "Danna" Sayuri will choose is a long drawn out battle. Life(and the book) end well when Sayuri gets the man of her dreams.
Review:
I became a lot more interested in learning about Japanese culture after finishing this book. It made me curious to find out what happens to the older Geishas. This book, though, it starts on a slightly sad note, ends happily for Sayuri. She struggles through a lot, and makes you feel appreciative of the great life we, women lead in America. She has endurance through it all and becomes a strong, successful woman.
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