First published 2002
Mineko Iwasaki was destined for a life as one of Gion's most celebrated geisha. But when a journalist's book threatens to expose the hidden traditions of her world, Mineko must choose between the allure of her gilded cage and the courage to live on her own terms. Sweeping readers into the rarified realm of Japan's geisha culture, "Geisha of Gion" is a captivating memoir of a life suspended between performance and truth.
Genres: historical-fiction, autobiography, biography-memoir, cultural
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water
Setting: Japan
334 pages · Hardcover · Simon & Schuster