My Year of Meats

In this engaging story, a New York filmmaker named Jane embarks on a cross-country journey to produce a Japanese television program sponsored by American meat exporters, while a Japanese woman named Akiko grapples with her personal struggles and societal pressures. Their lives intersect in humorous and intriguing ways, exploring themes of cross-cultural exchange, romance, and social critique. Renowned author and filmmaker Ruth Ozeki brings her signature blend of humor, insight, and social commentary to this compelling narrative.