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Yakuza Moon: Memoirs of a Gangster s Daughter
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Born to a wealthy and powerful yakuza boss, Shoko Tendo lived the early years of her life in luxury. However, when she was six, everything changed: her father was jailed, and the family fell into debt. Bullied by her classmates because of her father s activities, and terrorized at home by her father, who became a drunken, violent monster after his release from prison, Tendo rebelled. As a teenager she became a drug addict and a member of a girl gang. At the age of 15 she spent eight months in a juvenile detention center after getting into a fight with another gang.During Japan s bubble economy of the eighties, Tendo worked as a bar hostess, attracting many rich and loyal customers, and earning money to help her family out of debt. But there were also abusive clients, one of whom beat her so badly that her face was left permanently scarred. Her mother died, plunging Tendo into a depression so deep that she tried to commit suicide.Somehow, Tendo overcame these tough times. A turning point was getting a fullbody tattoo with a design centered on a geisha with a dagger in her mouth, an act that empowered her to change her life. She quit her job as a hostess. On her last day at work, she looked up at the full moon, which became a symbol of her struggle to become whole, and the title of the book she wrote as an epitaph for herself and her family.The paperback edition of Yakuza Moon features 16pages of neverbeforeseen photos of Tendos youth, family, and tattoos, as well as a new foreword by the author, describing her life since the book was first published four years ago.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Yakuza Moon'? A: 'Yakuza Moon' explores themes of resilience and transformation, detailing Shoko Tendo's journey from the daughter of a yakuza boss to a survivor who overcomes addiction, family trauma, and societal challenges.
- Q: How many pages are in the paperback edition of this book? A: The paperback edition of 'Yakuza Moon' contains 216 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Yakuza Moon'? A: 'Yakuza Moon' was published on September 7, 2012.
- Q: Does the book include photos? A: Yes, the paperback edition features 16 pages of never-before-seen photos of Shoko Tendo’s youth, family, and tattoos.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Yakuza Moon'? A: The author of 'Yakuza Moon' is Shoko Tendo.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Yakuza Moon' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: 'Yakuza Moon' is more suitable for adult readers due to its themes of violence, addiction, and personal trauma.
- Q: Is 'Yakuza Moon' a memoir or a fictional story? A: 'Yakuza Moon' is a memoir, recounting the real-life experiences of Shoko Tendo.
- Q: What are some significant events in Shoko Tendo's life described in the book? A: The book describes significant events such as her father's imprisonment, her experiences with bullying, her struggles with addiction, and her journey towards self-empowerment.
- Q: What does the full-body tattoo symbolize in 'Yakuza Moon'? A: The full-body tattoo symbolizes Shoko Tendo's empowerment and transformation, marking a pivotal moment in her journey towards reclaiming her life.