LAST BOAT TO YOKOHAMA: THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF BEATE SIROTA GORDON tells a story of both tragedy and grandeur in the twentieth century. It recounts the life and work of Beate Sirota Gordon: the influence of her father; Leo Sirota; one of the greatest pianists of his generation; her secret work ensuring womenrsquo;s equality while helping to develop the post-WWII Japanese constitution—at the age of 22; her broad influence on hundreds of Western artists such as Robert Wilson; David Byrne and Peter Sellars—who were introduced to leading contemporary Asian music; dance; theater and visual artists through her extraordinary cross-cultural efforts.The brilliant pianist Leo Sirota; a Ukranian Jew; was forced by early 20th-century war to escape Russia and settle in Austria; where Beate was born. In 1929; he found a welcome home when he emigrated to Japan with his wife and young daughter at the invitation of the Imperial Academy of Music in Tokyo. There; as a professor; he trained many of the countryrsquo;s musical elite and performed to packed concert halls. Nevertheless; because of his Jewish faith; he spent the last years of World War II in detention; under the harsh watch of the Japanese military police; suffering hunger;
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Interesting to read. I was born in that area ...By barbara havlikInteresting to read. I was born in that area so I wanted to know more about the Native Americans living there.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Enjoyed this book from cover to cover!By CustomerThis book gives a nice picturial of the Shinnecock Indians past and present. It gives good background information regarding the Shinnecock seafaring heritage; arts and crafts; and Pow Wows. I needed an honest representation of the Shinnecock people and this book provided excellent information. I spent hours reading and perusing the interesting pictures from front to back-- a very satisfying read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. like the WatersBy MNDIt was sufficient; but did not include "more" families; like the Waters.
