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Name: Birds of Paradise
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)
Author: Christine Kitano

In *Birds of Paradise*, Christine Kitano presents a meticulous, reflective poetic voice that delves into her family's journey as Japanese Americans. The poems trace themes of immigration, the trauma of internment, cultural shock, and the quiet, ongoing struggle of a third‑generation woman seeking to understand her heritage and herself. Though this is her first published book, Kitano's work reveals the skill of a mature poet on the cusp of a distinguished career.

First publish date: 2011

Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry

Authors: Christine Kitano

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