Turning Japanese (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

An unexpected win in a comic-book competition sends half-Japanese Lisa Falloya to Tokyo for a yearlong manga publishing internship in Yardley's chipper new novel. Lisa lands in Tokyo, where she stays with a dysfunctional host family and gets smacked with culture shock. The story picks up when, despite her lowly status, Lisa decides to champion a comic-book idea proposed by a fellow editor. When she also gives a boost to a talented young artist, she incurs the wrath of tyrannical manga star Nobuko. Lisa's discovery of her own inner fire as an editor and her attempts to navigate a rigid hierarchy give a bit of fire to the story, with further complications arising when her controlling fiancé pressures her to return home early. Yardley doesn't take the obvious ways out, and Lisa's trip to confidence and assertiveness has plenty of girl power verve. (Apr.)
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“Sharp, wise, and original, Turning Japanese is a hilarious take on what it really means to be a hyphenated American in a foreign land - Cathy Yardley loses nothing in translation.”
- Beth Harbison, New York Times bestselling author of Shoe Addicts Anonymous

“Witty, endearing, and completely authentic . . . a whirlwind trip to the East. Cathy Yardley’s sharp and exacting portrayal of life as an American in Japan is genuine and insightful.”
- Cara Lockwood, author of I Do (But I Don’t) and Dixieland Sushi

“Chipper…Yardley doesn’t take the obvious ways out. Lisa’s trip to confidence and assertiveness has plenty of girl power verve.”
- Publishers Weekly

“A smart, funny, and insightful novel about finding yourself (literally and theoretically!) halfway across the world. I loved accompanying Lisa to Japan.”
- Melissa Senate, author of See Jane Date and Questions To Ask Before Marrying

“Adventurous, moving, and just plain fun.”
- Lauren Baratz-Logsted, author of Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; 1 edition (April 14, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312378807
• ISBN-13: 978-0312378806
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #399,068 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)