Haruko's World: A Japanese Farm Woman and Her Community
'Absolutely fascinating and a delight to read.' Edwin O. Reischauer  'Drawing a portrait of contemporary rural Japanese women by studying family life from the inside is Gail Bernstein's objective in this book. She has succeeded marvelously ... Bernstein presents an account that vividly portrays her subject and illuminates many issues pertinent to women's lives, the Japanese family, and Japanese rural life today ... This excellent volume deserves wide readership.' Laurel L. Cornell, Journal of Asian Studies  'A joy to read ... I will recommend Haruko's World to all who want to know how the Japanese really feel.' Ezra F. Vogel  'This is a deeply human story, told with sensitivity and discernment. A memorable portrait emerges ... The book gives an excellent analysis of Japanese society not often available to Western scholars.' Miriam R. Miller, Agricultural History  'Rch and nuanced description that, like a good novel, leaves the reader amused, edified, and sorry that the final page has been reached.' Ann Waswo, Monumenta Nipponica