The Last Cherry Blossom Quotes

“Most of all, I’m so sorry I couldn’t save you. Please forgive me.” I stood, took a tissue from my bag, covered my mouth to muffle my sobs, and walked away. After a few steps, I turned back toward the dirt pile and waved. I pictured her in front of her house, smiling as she waved back.”
― Kathleen Burkinshaw, The Last Cherry Blossom

“my mother.” I turned to look behind me, expecting to see a toddler. Instead, I was looking at some demon.”
― Kathleen Burkinshaw, The Last Cherry Blossom

“would have plenty of time to feel pain later.”
― Kathleen Burkinshaw, The Last Cherry Blossom

“even though there is so much uncertainty and fear, joyful, happy moments still existed.”
― Kathleen Burkinshaw, The Last Cherry Blossom

“and I saw why Sumiyo had been concerned—the young man was Korean.”
― Kathleen Burkinshaw, The Last Cherry Blossom

“As I raised my glass of juice, my elbow accidentally nudged Genji off his chair, but I made sure it was done in a delicate way.”
― Kathleen Burkinshaw, The Last Cherry Blossom

“FIRST ATTACK OF KAMIKAZE SQUADRON USED ON LEYTE ISLAND.” Showa 19 October 28, NHK Radio Saturday morning report”
― Kathleen Burkinshaw, The Last Cherry Blossom