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A must-read considering the political climate and treatment of immigrants today

A must-read considering the political climate and treatment of immigrants today Photographic Memories: A Story of Shinjitsu is well researched and beautifully constructed–bringing to life the remarkable life of Midori Shimoda. The story is not only incredibly interesting and well told, but is also a must-read considering the political climate and treatment of immigrants today. […]

A beautiful life story in which beauty and goodness triumph over the ugly and the bad

A beautiful life story in which beauty and goodness triumph over the ugly and the bad Within the first few pages of this beautifully written story, I fell in love with Midori. Brimming with thoroughly researched details, vivid descriptions of Midori’s travels and experiences, and lively conversations with persons in Midori’s life, this book tells […]

Couldn’t Put It Down

Couldn’t Put It Down Risa Shimoda and Bob Fleshner combined history and narrative to flesh out Midori Shimoda’s early, difficult years and make him come to life. The idea that taking beautiful nature photographs could be interpreted as potential hostile actions is so foreign as to be laughable. This young man’s superb qualities, talents and […]

Focus and grace

Focus and grace This book tells the story of a gentle soul that stayed true to himself, to his family, and to his country despite how he was treated by those with closed minds. The research is impressive from finding details of his history and recreating his life’s story, with confirmations from those who knew […]

Beautifully Written Tribute

Beautifully Written Tribute Having grown up as a neighbor and best friend of Dori Shimoda, I knew Midori as a gentle man, always smiling, always busy with one amazing project after another. If it wasn’t something garden-related, it was building beautiful closets in their garage, flagstone steps, a perfect basketball court in the backyard that […]