Readers’ Comments
Dandelion Through the Crack is the compelling story of one Japanese-American, Kiyo Sato, and her family’s life and struggles in America, especially during World War II. It sheds light on a part of American history that some would still like to “sweep under the carpet,” and it will touch your soul with its heart-warming and inspiring sincerity. Here is the praise readers are giving it:
- I loved it. It’s such an inspiring story of an astonishingly resilient family. Tochan and Mama are wonderfully strong—the stuff of our pioneer legends. Thank you for giving me this manuscript to read. You are right about the spirit of it—realism without bitterness—a rare combination.”
- Words cannot express what this book has done for me, so I won’t try to express it. I just offer my gratitude to Kiyo for sharing such a wonderful family story with us and the world. This book ranks among the finest I have ever read.”
- Just . . . amazing. Warm, compassionate, thoughtful—a wonderful saga.”
- Knowing that all that I read is a true-life story, a family’s struggles, keeps me fascinated.”
- When can we expect the movie? It’s an excellent reminder as to how little people trust each other. In reading this memoir, I find myself wondering what Kiyo thought when she witnessed the aftermath of the events of 9/11. So many people who were previously workmates, friends, neighbors were all suddenly suspects, spies, and terrorists . . . now and then. I reflect on the fact that even though she was born in the U.S., her rights as a citizen were revoked with the swipe of a pen.”
- I find myself reflecting on the value of: a strong family, self sufficiency, a strong work ethic and hope.”
- I am not writer enough to express my feelings about this book. The impact of the author’s unique perspective is hard to define. After reading this account, I finally begin to understand the depth of the insult, the amazing injustice of the ‘internment.’ It is also very interesting to compare the atmosphere of that time to today’s new ethnic and religion-based fears.”
- This book is wonderful, and the love of that family in spite of hardships is what comes through loud and clear.”
- I loved the book. I laughed. I cried (a lot, I’ll admit). I read until midnight Sunday night because I simply couldn’t stop. Thanks for the opportunity to preview this book. I hope we can meet the author at her first book-signing.”
- Dandelion is a wonderful book—I found myself crying when the family had to go to the relocation center. How do people endure such hardship? Mama and Tochan are amazing—I am amazed by their ability to accept what is and continue on.”
- This book is an amazing story of a family who endured hardships, and a book that contains history—I had no idea that the Japanese people were treated so badly and that our government even thought this way, much less allowed it.”
- Thank you so much for the opportunity to get a sneak peak at Dandelion Through the Crack, by Kiyo Sato. I enjoyed reading her story. I feel like I know her through this account as she grew up in the same neighborhood as I did (although in a different time). What an inspiration and a lesson for all of us to follow.”
- As I drive through our community (as I still live in the area), I see many stands along the roadside with strawberries for sale and I am reminded of the Sato family and their survival through an extremely difficult time.”