Publishing books that give guidance for living in a non-dualistic world.
Spider Lilies Bleed
Scheduled for publication in March, 2022
Nozomi and Tsuyoshi haven’t talked to each other in years, not really, and Rumi, their teenage daughter, can no longer bear the emotional chill that circulates through their lives. Late one September night, she slips out of the house and begins to walk aimlessly, believing the universe is determined to destroy her–and not really caring if it does. At the edge of a stream, she shines her flashlight into a clump of spider lilies. They seem to be sentinels. She sits. Soon she’ll realize that she’s not the only one out in the night.
When A Sissy Climbs a Mountain in May
2019
A middle-aged, self-proclaimed sissy teeters on a razor’s edge–hope on one side, despair on the other. No sooner does he come to think that an elderly neighbor may have a special mission for him than the neighbor dies. The only “instruction” the neighbor leaves behind is a wrinkled and badly stained photograph of some lumpy green mountains.
“Redford takes us on a long, lovely hike through rejuvenating mountains on a journey of self-redemption. The trail is one filled with profound views of life, human frailty, and the healing power of nature and music.” (James Crocker , Editor of The Font — A Literary Journal for Language Teachers
Along the Same Street
2013
A Japanese boy’s first encounter with an American teacher is terrifying. Fortunately, it won’t be his last.
Eventually, Kenta will have to decide how far the “street” he lives along extends into the world. He’ll have to reconcile his love of home and family with his grandfather’s lingering emotions from an almost forgotten war.
Told from Kenta’s point-of-view, in an earnest and guileless voice, this intercultural coming-of-age story provides a refreshing perspective on personal friendships spanning the Pacific.
From Amazon.com reviews:
“An excellent read! Should be required reading for teens for a wider understanding of culture and racism.”
“The deceptively simple language masks a parable about the burden of history and the freeing power of a sincere apology. This is a book that will stay in the reader’s mind. Highly recommended.”