Fifty Words for Rain: A GMA Book Club Pick (A Novel)

Fifty Words for Rain is a heart-wrenching and powerful novel that explores the complexities of identity, family, and belonging in post-war Japan.

This New York Times Bestseller follows the story of Noriko "Nori" Kamiza, an outcast daughter of a Japanese aristocrat and her African American GI lover, who is raised in isolation by her grandparents, concealed from society due to their fear of a stain on the royal pedigree.

Despite her confinement, Nori's natural intellect and curiosity drive her to seek knowledge and understanding of the world beyond her attic prison.

When she meets her older half-brother Akira, who is set to inherit the estate, they form an unlikely bond that will change their lives forever.

As Nori glimpses a world where she might belong, she becomes determined to fight for her place in it, even if it means sacrificing everything.

This sweeping epic spans decades and continents, exploring the ties that bind us, the strength they give us, and what it means to be free.

Don't miss out on this captivating and thought-provoking novel that will leave you emotionally invested in its characters and their journey towards self-discovery and acceptance.