From the earliest of plantation experiences to modern life and culture in the 50th state, topics explored by the writers chronicle the Korean experience in Hawai¹i and on the mainland through evocative essays, poetry, and prose. From the introduction: "The word yobo still brings that pinch of pain, conjuring up old injuries...we forgot that yobo is a term of endearment, born of love both passionate and spiritual. We offer these stories...yours and mine, historical and personal, communal and familial. Yobo, reclaimed, survives anger and shame, transforming into a renewed appreciation for family, love, tradition, courage, independence, self"
Published by Bamboo Ridge Press. Distributed and fulfilled by Bess Press.
Yobo: Korean American Writing in Hawaiʻi
SKU: 9780910043656
From the earliest of plantation experiences to modern life and culture in the 50th state, topics explored by the writers chronicle the Korean experience in Hawai¹i and on the mainland through evocative essays, poetry, and prose. From the introduction: "The word yobo still brings that pinch of pain, conjuring up old injuries...we forgot that yobo is a term of endearment, born of love both passionate and spiritual. We offer these stories...yours and mine, historical and personal, communal and familial. Yobo, reclaimed, survives anger and shame, transforming into a renewed appreciation for family, love, tradition, courage, independence, self"