Grandmothers, Our Grandmothers: Remembering the "Comfort Women" of World War II
Recommended by the New York Public Library among its list of "50 Best New Comics for Adults."

They have waited 75 years for an acknowledgment that what was done to them was a war crime. They are still waiting.


Grandmothers, Our Grandmothers is a beautifully and sensitively rendered narrative of the ongoing crusade of WWII's most courageous survivors: the "Comfort Women" — sex slaves forced into servitude by the Japanese Imperial Army. Through personal encounters with courageous survivors, Han Seong-won brings to life the stories of resilient women who refuse to be defined by their hardships.

Although targeted at young adults, this poignant tribute's powerful storytelling and historical significance resonates with readers of all ages. These brave women carried their stories in silence, passing them to future generations through courageous testimonies.

Grandmothers, Our Grandmothers is not only a powerful historical account but also a call to action—urging readers to stand up for justice and human rights in the face of history's injustices.
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Grandmothers, Our Grandmothers: Remembering the "Comfort Women" of World War II
Recommended by the New York Public Library among its list of "50 Best New Comics for Adults."

They have waited 75 years for an acknowledgment that what was done to them was a war crime. They are still waiting.


Grandmothers, Our Grandmothers is a beautifully and sensitively rendered narrative of the ongoing crusade of WWII's most courageous survivors: the "Comfort Women" — sex slaves forced into servitude by the Japanese Imperial Army. Through personal encounters with courageous survivors, Han Seong-won brings to life the stories of resilient women who refuse to be defined by their hardships.

Although targeted at young adults, this poignant tribute's powerful storytelling and historical significance resonates with readers of all ages. These brave women carried their stories in silence, passing them to future generations through courageous testimonies.

Grandmothers, Our Grandmothers is not only a powerful historical account but also a call to action—urging readers to stand up for justice and human rights in the face of history's injustices.
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Grandmothers, Our Grandmothers: Remembering the "Comfort Women" of World War II

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Grandmothers, Our Grandmothers: Remembering the "Comfort Women" of World War II

by Han Seong-won
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Recommended by the New York Public Library among its list of "50 Best New Comics for Adults."

They have waited 75 years for an acknowledgment that what was done to them was a war crime. They are still waiting.


Grandmothers, Our Grandmothers is a beautifully and sensitively rendered narrative of the ongoing crusade of WWII's most courageous survivors: the "Comfort Women" — sex slaves forced into servitude by the Japanese Imperial Army. Through personal encounters with courageous survivors, Han Seong-won brings to life the stories of resilient women who refuse to be defined by their hardships.

Although targeted at young adults, this poignant tribute's powerful storytelling and historical significance resonates with readers of all ages. These brave women carried their stories in silence, passing them to future generations through courageous testimonies.

Grandmothers, Our Grandmothers is not only a powerful historical account but also a call to action—urging readers to stand up for justice and human rights in the face of history's injustices.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780804859257
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Publication date: 10/21/2025
Series: Tuttle Specials
Pages: 176
Product dimensions: 7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.00(d)
Age Range: 12 - 18 Years

About the Author

Han Seong-won has been writing and drawing books and articles about modern Korean history for over twenty years. A documentary project on women and war led him on the path to exploring the "comfort women" problem, a still fresh example of the long arm of war. During this journey, through collections of written accounts and participation in the Wednesday Protests, he had the opportunity to speak with surviving Grandmothers who experienced this still unresolved, ignominious moment in human history. This book is his gift and tribute to the Grandmothers and all victims of human rights violations.
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