Personal narrative through daily reflection offers intimate insights into identity and selfhood
Engages with themes of race, aging, family, and memory for a rich, multidimensional perspective
Incorporates Zen philosophy and Japanese cultural elements for a unique worldview
Written by Ruth Ozeki, known for contemporary and literary fiction
Paperback format for easy reading and portability
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What did your face look like before your parents were born? Who are you? What is your true self?
These are the questions in Ruth Ozeki's mind as she challenges herself to spend three hours gazing into her own reflection, recording every thought and detail. What follows are a lifetime's worth of meditations on race, ageing, family, death,