From Texas to Toyota: My Year in Japan

By Sue Lorenz

What happens when a seasoned professional woman from Texas moves to Japan without doing her homework? Culture shock blindsides her from the moment she steps off the plane--with sometimes hilarious results. She wasn't just a fish out of water, it was more like fish on the moon. And speaking of fish--she doesn't like them--not the smell, the texture or the taste. But she is an artist, too, and the soul of old Japan eventually wins her heart. She explores Japan with her new- found friends until 9/11 when all communication with friends and family is abruptly severed. Feeling very alone and vulnerable, she realizes how the year abroad has changed her perspective--as a professional, as an artist and as a Texan, finally coming home at year's end with a new appreciation of how precious home is.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1481216767
• ISBN13: 9781481216760
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.9" x 6.0"