37 pages 1 hour read

Milton Murayama, Franklin Odo

All I Asking for Is My Body

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1988

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Reviews & Readership

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Milton Murayama’s All I Asking for Is My Body is praised for its authentic portrayal of Japanese American life in Hawaii during the early 20th century. Readers commend its raw, honest language and compelling characters. However, some critics note the narrative's brevity limits deeper character exploration. Overall, it is a vivid and impactful read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read All I Asking for Is My Body?

Readers who appreciate All I Asking for Is My Body by Milton Murayama will likely enjoy literature that explores ethnic identity, family dynamics, and socioeconomic struggles. Fans of Amy Tan’s The Joy Luck Club or Maxine Hong Kingston’s The Woman Warrior may find similar thematic richness and cultural depth in Murayama’s work.

Recommended

Reading Age

15-18years

Lexile Level

820L

Book Details

Genre
Japanese Literature
Asian Literature
Education
Themes
Values/Ideas: Loyalty & Betrayal
Topics
Race / Racism
Education
History: World
Period
Asian Literature