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. […]
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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 […]
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 […]