Memoirs of a Geisha Written by Arthur Golden Published in 1997  Chiyo is sold from her family at age nine to move away from her fishing town home of Yoroido, Japan.  She travels on a train with her sister, Satsu, uninformed of their destination  Chiyo is sent to live in the Gion Geisha district of Kyoto, Japan  After months of pain and sorrow, Chiyo find happiness because of her confrontation with the Chairman  Sayuri works to become a Geisha with the help of Mameha.  After many years, Sayuri reunites with the Chairman at a Sumo Wrestling match.  Sayuri spends time with the Chairman at a party to celebrate the blossoming of the Cherry Blossoms in Kyoto.  During World War II, Nobu helps Sayuri find safety sewing parachutes  Soon after the war ends, Sayuri becomes a geisha once again and is invited along a trip to an island with Iwarma Electric on an airplane. This is where she comes up with her plan to go against Nobu.  After having the Chairman as her Danna Sayuri moves to New York City where she tells her story |
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