Ruby twisted her pearl necklace, thinking she should have asked for tea to settle her queasiness. Their journey would be long, and soon the cabin would fill with the fog of cigarette smoke and a cacophony of snores, crying babies, and quiet conversations. Passengers relaxed into their seats and inhaled deep drags of nicotine.
For her, being surrounded by mostly Japanese faces was a painful reminder.įlight attendants served drinks. At times like this, Ruby wondered why some people found comfort among others who look alike. Ruby studied the diverse faces on the plane, knowing that when they landed her physical appearance would blend with the masses. The steady hum of the engines permeated the metal cocoon charged with the choreographed energy of flight attendants executing their routine along the aisles. The cover of "Of White Ashes." (Courtesy Loyola College) Book excerpt: 'Of White Ashes'īy Constance Hays Matsumoto and Kent MatsumotoĪirborne. The novel is based on the experiences of Kent Matsumoto's parents.
Their novel " Of White Ashes" tells the story of a romance between two Japanese-Americans, one who was confined in an American internment camp during World War II, and the other who was in Hiroshima when the atomic bomb was dropped. Here & Now's Celeste Headlee speaks with authors Constance Hays Matsumoto and Kent Matsumoto. Constance Hays Matsumoto and Kent Matsumoto are the authors of "Of White Ashes." (Courtesy of Constance Hays and Kent Matsumoto)
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