Geisha, A Life

~A Review~
Geisha, A Life by: Mineko Iwasaki
       This nonfiction book written by a famous Geiko (Geisha) of her time wrote this story to show the legacy and steps it takes in order to become a Geisha. The book is full of hardship, pain, but over all glory. Mineko is a stubborn, shy girl, and always has been. Born in Kyoto, Japan, Mineko had over 9 brothers and sisters and two parents. Once chosen to become a Geisha, she left to live in her "Big Sister's" home until her apperance as a full-fledged Geisha. This story is very personal and tells a hard story of what it's like to become famous in her country.
        If you'd like to read my informational essay, a further look into this book, it will be in the following link: Book Report!

Source:
Iwasaki, Mineko, and Rande Brown. Ouchi. Geisha: a Life. New York: Atria, 2002. Print.

Hello!

My name's Caity Minard, and the focus of this blog is all things Geisha. Geisha's are women of art, raised on a strict regimen of music, dance, and manners. Geishas are precious entertainers, not street women like many people believe. Geishas were most famous in the 1950s to the 1970s in Japan, shortly after World War II. Many people from Western countries came to visit these beautiful dancers, which gave tons of fame to these women. The tradition of Geishas are not as popular as they were, but the memory will be there forever. I'm hoping by creating this blog, I may further hold this memory for generations to come.

Welcome to my world. :D