Published on : 2018 (translation) || Format : print || Location : Japan One line review : Keiko would rather behave exactly as others expect her to so she doesn't disappoint "society", and so she works at the same convenience store without changing anything about her life, but very soon the same society expects her to "upgrade" (change career and find a husband), except there is no manual on how to do these. ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ When something was strange, everyone thought they had the right to come stomping in all over your life to figure out why. I found that arrogant and infuriating, not to mention a pain in the neck. Sometimes I even wanted to hit them with a shovel to shut them up, like I did that time in elementary school. But I recalled how upset my sister had been when I’d casually mentioned this to her before and kept my mouth shut. Thoughts : When I started reading Convenience Store Woman , I had no idea what to expect. The synopsis does not give a
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Having just finished Glorious by Bernice L. McFadden, I can tell you how much I loved it. And so, I am quite thrilled to host this giveaway. Bernice has been so kind to offer an autographed book to TWO lucky winners. If you wish to win this book (and I'm sure you'll be Wow-ed as much as I was!), please leave a comment with your email address! You don't have to be a follower to enter this contest but I can give you extra entries by:
Having just finished Glorious by Bernice L. McFadden, I can tell you how much I loved it. And so, I am quite thrilled to host this giveaway. Bernice has been so kind to offer an autographed book to TWO lucky winners. If you wish to win this book (and I'm sure you'll be Wow-ed as much as I was!), please leave a comment with your email address! You don't have to be a follower to enter this contest but I can give you extra entries by:
- Being a follower/subscriber (2 entries)
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The giveaway is open to participants with a US, Canada or UK mailing address. Giveaway is open till May 16, 2010, 11.59 pm EDT. I will use Random.org to announce the winners on May 17, 2010.
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