What did you kearn from memoirs of a geisha?

I have not read it yet but it is on my list to ready. I love to read books where I learn about different cultures, fashion and customs.
I do not know much about the Japaneese culture yet.

I learned that no matter the culture, women sometimes have no choice but to end up in the s*x trade. But just because society pushes you that way - maybe because you are poor, maybe because you are young, maybe because women are not valued in your society - it does NOT mean that you can't over come your past and fight for the future you want.

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Ii haven't read it but I want to. I like learning about different places and cultures and time periods, so historical novels and similar books are oneof my favorite genres.

I have to admit that when 'Geisha' was first published, I was a bit disappointed to learn it was written by a man, and one who isn't even of Japanese heritage. I guess I figured it woiuld be more authentic if written by a Japanese woman, but of course a good writer who does his homework can transport us anywhere and make it feel authentic.

what a geisha was...well actually from what I understand they did not get that accurate but I did learn that Zang Zi Yi or whatever her name is has awesome eyes

I think that book is really a misleading view of geikos and maikos and it is very much a western view on something they don't really understand.... I read real maikos and geikos were very offended by the book and film...and who ever dressed the actresses really didn't know how to put kimonos on women properly, it was really quite a bad attempt...

I say this because my uncle runs a tea house and my family make kimonos and I have been considered to be a maiko when i was younger and had some training but had to move to UK so I didn't but it really disturbs me to think the profession is shown like this on mainstream films and books... it's quite simmilar to calling a ballerina or a opera singer a prostitute (which would be a very big lie)

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I didn't actually read the book but thoroughly enhjoyed the movie. It was a real eye opener to me about the Japanese culture in general.

I loved it and learned a lot about Japanese culture.

A true geisha is a dedicated professional, not a very easy life, but I guess it could be glamorous.