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'Of White Ashes' follows a Japanese-American love story after the WWII internment

NPR's Book of the Day

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Crafting a Love Story Amidst Painful History

The speakers discuss the process of crafting a love story set during the WWII internment of Japanese-Americans and how the major events and ages of the characters influenced the book's structure. They also reflect on their collaboration as co-authors and the love story between them.

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