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In Japan, mothers insist on achievement and accomplishment as a sign of love and respect. Thus to fail places children in a highly shamed situation.

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Michael Lewis
Age: 64
Born: 1960
Born: October 15
Author
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Michael M. Lewis
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