
I Would Meet You Anywhere
A Memoir (Machete)
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Narrated by:
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Kathleen Li
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Susan Kiyo Ito
Growing up with adoptive nisei parents, Susan Kiyo Ito knew only that her birth mother was Japanese American and her father White. But finding and meeting her birth mother in her early 20s was only the beginning of her search for answers, history, and identity. Though the two share a physical likeness, an affinity for ice cream, and a relationship that sometimes even feels familial, there is an ever-present tension between them, as a decades-long tug-of-war pits her birth mother’s desire for anonymity against Ito’s need to know her origins, to see and be seen. Along the way, Ito grapples with her own reproductive choices, the legacy of the Japanese American incarceration experience during World War II, and the true meaning of family. An account of love, what it’s like to feel neither here nor there, and one writer’s quest for the missing pieces that might make her feel whole, I Would Meet You Anywhere is the stirring culmination of Ito’s decision to embrace her right to know and tell her own story.
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Brave & Beautiful
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Exquisite
An unforgettable journey into Adoption
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Ito masterfully transcends the traditional boundaries of the memoir, offering readers a captivating exploration of not just adoption, but the complex relationships of mothers and daughters, generational trauma and the intricate interplay of women's reproductive choices across generations.
Ito's narrative skillfully unfolds, revealing the delicate tapestry of her own journey while seamlessly intertwining it within the broader context of being a half-white, half-Japanese American and what that has meant during the last 7 decades.
Ito masterfully navigates the complexities of identity, interweaving her personal story with a broader reflection on the evolution of societal perspectives on motherhood and the poignant struggles faced by women through the ages
Through the lens of her experiences, she navigates the complexities of Mother-daughter relationships and the universal quest for meaning.
Beyond adoption, she delves into the complexities of the "sandwich generation," navigating the challenges of simultaneously caring for aging parents and raising a family. "I Would Meet You Anywhere" stands as a luminous testament to the universal themes of family, choice, and the intricate threads that connect us through generations. Susan Kiyo Ito's narrative prowess shines brightly, creating a work that is both timeless and timely.
Incredible, compelling memoir. A must-read!
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Love the story, but not this performance
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Riveting.
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A moving memoir
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Within a few chapters, I found myself thoroughly immersed in this story and unable to put the book down until I got to the end. Susan Kiyo Ito’s search for her roots – and ultimately for acceptance and belonging – drew the reader in and provided gentle insight into the struggles of adoptees. Ito wrote with empathy and compassion about the struggles and limitations of others in her story, while also allowing us to see the deep pain the choices of others caused for her. The author provided historical context for both adoption and the circumstances of Japanese Americans that changed the trajectory of her entire life and those of her family members. She also provided perspective on how her own life was impacted as a woman by access to reproductive healthcare, motherhood and as a caregiver. It felt so timely to read this book right now.
Even as someone who was not adopted, I found so many ways to relate to this story and am grateful that Ito was willing to share her journey with us. I Would Meet You Anywhere was a beautifully crafted story that gently drew the reader into the complexity of emotions and experiences around adoption, identity, family and belonging.
Such a lovely memoir
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Excellent, intensely emotional
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Wonderful story and so heartfelt.
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Lovely and heart-wrenching
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