She was in Japan to teach English. She'd soon discover the darker side of travelling alone.
Kimberly Thatcher is a Londoner who sets off to teach English in Japan on a one year contract. After suffering a brutal sexual assault at the hands of a fellow non-Japanese teaching colleague, a friend who betrays her trust, she is forced on a soul-searching journey. What happens when you look into the abyss? Can Kimberly overcome the trauma and forge a new identity in a journey of-
Death. Cremation. Rebirth.
FROM THE REVIEWS:
"The Buddha's Bone is a read about all the strongest emotions: grief, anger, love, regret, and hope. Kimberly's imperfections and struggles are raw and relatable."
"Kimberly's story touches on a lot of important topics: misogyny, sexual assault, trauma, female friendship, loss, mental health."
"The titular 'Buddha's Bone' story of Japanese tradition is beautiful and creative; it was like a shining beacon of hope for Kimberly in her darkest moment."
"Readers catch a glimpse into the intimate thoughts of Kimberly through her poetry. They were such a great addition to Kimberly's character and an insight into what she was really feeling."
"In The Buddha's Bone Leilanie Stewart gives us a fascinating, and often uncomfortable, depiction of a westerner's experience of living and working in Japan."
"The Buddha's Bone raises some very painful questions but avoids offering the reader any easy answers."
