Speak, Okinawa

"Speak, Okinawa" is a candid memoir that explores a young woman's complex cultural heritage, family history, and personal identity. Through her story of growing up in a predominantly white American community with a mother from Okinawa and a Vietnam veteran father, Elizabeth Miki Brina examines themes of belonging, shame, and inheritance. The book offers a heartfelt and humane reflection on reconciliation and understanding across cultural divides.