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Title:
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At the Foot of the Cherry Tree |
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Authors:
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Parker, Alli |
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Genre:
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Fiction |
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Pages:
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336 |
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Year:
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2023 |
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Language:
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English |
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Description:
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Having survived the bombing of Hiroshima, 16-year-old Cherry Sakuramoto is not expecting to fall in love with a soldier in the occupying forces. Gordon Park is himself only 18 but possessed with a great deal of determination, a quality that their future life together will hinge on, with the White Australia policy preventing Cherry from returning home with Gordon. Powerful, poignant and heartwarming, this is the story of Australia’s first Japanese war bride, based on the lives of the author’s grandparents.
Comments from BDS Reviewers:"A very thought-provoking read."
"I really enjoyed this book and found it hard to put down."
"The writing was beautiful and so easy to read and the pacing was great."
"A remarkable story highlighting the importance of judging the person and not their race."
"A powerful story that shows through incredible determination, a wrong can be put right."
"It is interesting to find out more about historical events through a personal story like this one."
"It's very moving and often quite rage-inducing."
"Parker's writing is moving and she delivers a poignant and heart-warming fictionalised story about her grandparents' story in real life."
"I didn't initially warm to the story, but this changed when I got to know the characters and felt more invested in their stories."
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Categories:
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Fiction, War theme, Culture/Ethnic/Racial, Faction, Historical, Human Rights, Love story, Political, Relationships, Japan, Australia, Just Added, 2026 Titles |
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Reviews
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By: AUCK 038
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2025-06-09 10:27:57 |
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Interesting background - none of us knew about the 'White Australia' policy. Could have done with more editorial help. |
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By: NELS 012
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2025-05-08 10:15:24 |
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Most thought the book was average, but it did give insight into life for the Japanese after the war. |
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By: INVER 002
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2025-04-02 10:01:35 |
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The writing was reader friendly but some wanted more general information. Earned 4 points for the quality of discussion that evolved. |
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By: KAIK 001
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2025-02-26 11:45:19 |
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A lovely story. We learnt a lot we hadn't known about what happened to these wives. The characters were very brave. |
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