Japan In the Land of the BrokenHearted Author:Michael Shapiro The stories of six foreigners—one of them, the 19th century writer, Lafcadio Hearn—who fall in and out of love with Japan. The book uses their stories to examine the struggle between Japan and those who should hope not only to understand her, but to be accepted. "A graceful, honest, useful book about Japan," —Martin Weinstein, Newsday... more »i>"A very intelligent book."—Donald Richie, The Japan Times"Recommended for anyone with an interest in modern Japan."—Library Journal.« less