"My life has always been one of sudden, sweeping changes. Time and again, upheaval has left me reeling as I sought purchase on new ground." - Etsuko Diamond Miyagi DIAMOND: The Memoir of a Lost Daughter of Japan tells the tale of a small girl orphaned in a hostile foreign country, who must live by her wits and courage until fate decides to favor her many years later. Told in the thrilling voice of an expert storyteller, this memoir reads like page-turner fiction yet is factual down to the letter. It is a compassionate look into human hearts under the worst of conditions, and at what a gentle soul will do to protect the people she loves. Set in the Philippines near the end of the Second World War, DIAMOND rolls back the curtain on a time and place about which little has been written. It is history. It is drama. It is a story of personal triumph. "This book is a must-read. It leaves the reader with a sense of encouragement. The kind of encouragement that we all need from time to time as we face our struggles in life. The author's writing is flawless, and the story flows very smoothly. I easily give this book a five-star rating." - Rhonda Kooyman, Author of Choices of the Heart "I enjoyed this book and recommend it to anyone who loves to read. It is captivating and seems to move quickly, yet it is often detailed day by day keeping your interest throughout. It has history woven with the personal story of one young girl's life. I cried and laughed and specifically loved the ending." - Wanda Gant, Freelance Editor "In a world ravaged by conflict and loss, Etsuko Diamond Miyagi's memoir, Diamond: The Memoir of a Lost Daughter of Japan is a shining testament to the beauty of love and the human spirit's ability to overcome adversity." - Chanticleer Book Reviews "The book is a profound exploration of emotions—happiness, grief, fear, and love. Her (Etsuko Miyagi's) life story indeed belongs to a book that deserves to be read by so many." - Rose Anne C., Book Reviewer/ARC Reader "I read this memoir in one day. This woman's life is an inspiration to all women." - Lindsay Marie, Book Reviewer/ARC Reader "The true story of Etsuko Diamond Miyagi, Diamond explores her life as an orphan abandoned in the Philippines. The storytelling is phenomenal, the writing is gripping, and the true story of her life is one I won't soon forget. It's a truly inspiring story." - Kaitlin T., Book Reviewer/ARC Reader "The way that God was with Diamond throughout her life is astounding.The love she has for God throughout her life is inspiring. I really enjoyed this story." - Brittany Andras, Book Reviewer "Estuko faced so much heartbreak in her early life that it brought tears to my eyes when things finally started to turn around for her. Knowing this is what she really experienced just touched my heart. It was so beautifully written!" - Cher Parks, Book Blogger