A reading map: Memoirs of a Geisha
“We don't become geisha because we want our lives to be happy; we become geisha because we have no choice.”
- Arthur Golden, Memoirs of a Geisha.
“Can't you see? Every step I have taken, since I was that child on the bridge, has been to bring myself closer to you. ”
- Arthur Golden, Memoirs of a Geisha.
Welcome. This reading map has been created to explore the world of Memoirs of a Geisha. This successful book has sold in 21 different countries, over four million copies, and is considered a modern classic. The movie adaptation in 2005 won three Academy Awards and over twenty international awards. This books is an enticing and engrossing read that will allow outsiders to gain insight into a forbidden world.
In this site, you will find a summary of the book, information about the movie, how geisha dressed and spent their days, and much more! Also, this site will direct you to other resources of information about Arthur Golden and his book.