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Geisha: A Unique World of Tradition, Elegance and Art
by John Gallagher

Geisha: A Unique World of Tradition, Elegance and Art
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Author: John Gallagher
Illustrator: Wayne Reynolds
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-10-28
ISBN: 1856486974
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: PRC Publishing

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Book Review: A glamourized perspective, again
Summary: 2 Stars

This book is intelligent, with nuances that depict elements of culture in ways that are unique and graceful. However, the author neglects to investigate the effects that having sex with multiple men for money, the many risks involved, and the need to do so to have a place of status in that society (given the child's upbringing), has on the psychological and spiritual well-being of the geishas. Health consequences are not reported.
Overall, it appears that the author, although sensitive to global perceptions and multiple perspectives, has bought into cultural rules and underlying belief systems that MUST perceive geishas as gifted in order to feel ok about using them.

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