Books published by publisher American Literary Press

Hatsunori Ishida is caught at the crossroad of youth and adulthood. Struggling to find his way through a quagmire of changing social expectations and traditions, he finds himself caught between his native Eastern and adopted Western cultures. When the suicide of his first love leaves him devastated, the fierce independence of a beautiful Mexican medical student/waitress forces him to confront his demons and come to terms with his emotions. Filled with the lyrical imagery of Japanese culture, A Pretty Stone, Big and Small will engage readers on several levels. Author A. Kim offers a captivating portrayal of a young man faced with the vicissitudes associated with coming of age while exploring the tensions between shifting cultural mores.