{"product_id":"hidden-flowers-a-memoir-paperback-1","title":"Hidden Flowers: A Memoir - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKeiko Honda\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSingle mother. Japanese-Canadian. Empty-nester. Immigrant. Artist. Scientist. Wheelchair user. Community organizer. Survivor. Many words can accurately describe Keiko Honda, yet no one word or phrase fully encompasses the complex identity and fascinating life of this remarkable woman. Grappling with emptiness, loneliness, and the challenges of aging following her daughter's departure for university, Keiko faces a new phase in her life--a life that has been filled with amazing achievements and debilitating setbacks--through deep introspection and reflection-in-action.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis memoir is an exploration of shifting identity, transition, artistic expression, and community building. It investigates the forces of attachment, belonging, cultural expectations, and the intricate dance between tradition and modernity. It reminds us of the transformative power of art and its ability to bring people together, especially in an era when isolation is epidemic. Illustrated throughout with Keiko's watercolour paintings, ranging from moody landscapes to family and pet portraits to semi-abstract scenes of modern life, \u003ci\u003eHidden Flowers\u003c\/i\u003e is an inspiring journey that will bolster the spirits of anyone who is experiencing a difficult transition in life or looking for a creative outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 7 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 21, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47193894158585,"sku":"9781772035605","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/kGSTbIOJLJ9781772035605_63132fa9-156d-4200-9b3a-5f23046c5215.webp?v=1767913275","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/hidden-flowers-a-memoir-paperback-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}