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Discussion and Book Signing with Leslie Helm Author of YOKOHAMA YANKEE
When
Friday, April 19, 2013
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location
The Japan Foundation Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
Registration
(depends on selected options)
Base fee:
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Registration is closed
Friday, April 19, 2013
12:00pm - 2:00pm
The Japan Foundation Los Angeles
5700 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100
Los Angeles
,
CA
90036
Map and parking information
(street parking available)
YOKOHAMA YANKEE: My Family’s Five Generations as Outsiders in Japan
, brings to life the author’s family history and illustrates the tensions in U.S.-Japan relations through his family’s search for identity.
Leslie Helm's decision to adopt Japanese children launches him on a personal journey through his family's 140 years in Japan , beginning with his great-grandfather, who worked as a military advisor in 1870 and defied custom to marry his Japanese mistress. The family's poignant experiences of love and war help Helm overcome his cynicism and embrace his Japanese and American heritage.
Leslie Helm
is a veteran reporter and editor with more than 20 years experience working for local and national publications. He is currently the editor of
Seattle Business
, a monthly magazine. He began his career with
Business Week
, reporting for the magazine first as Tokyo correspondent and later as Boston bureau chief. He returned to Tokyo to cover Japan and Korea as correspondent for
The Los Angeles Times
before moving to Seattle for the
Times
to cover business in the Northwest. Helm earned a MS degree from the Columbia University School of Journalism. He also has a BA in political science and an MA in Asian studies from UC Berkeley. Helm was born and raised in Japan and speaks fluent Japanese.
Admission FREE
Please RSVP by April 17