6 Thursday, March 28, 1991 / University Daily Kansan The Etc. Shop 723 Mass 843-0611 DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS Thrift Store--- OPENING SOON DONATIONS NEEDED Clothing •Appliances Furniture •Misc. Household Goods FREE PICKUP CALL 749-4900 or Bring by: 1601 W. 23rd, Suite 116 S/S of Southern Hills Mall between 9 and 4 Prof wins award for translations Kansan staff writer Bv Sarah Davis One day last year, Maggie Childs realized that her 10-year scholarly research had transformed into a personal quest. "My own frustrations and resentment to powerlessness was equivalent to their trauma," Childs said, referring to the people in her book. Childs, chairperson of the department of East Asian languages and cultures, was working on translating a book of Japanese stories about nuns discovered that her own personal struggle was about feeling powerless. Her book, "Rethinking Sorrow," due out next week, earned the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission prize for the translation of Japanese literature from the department of Japanese at Columbia University in New York City. Child's book was a best-seller in the country, and she will go to New York on Wednesday to pick up her $1,000 prize. Her book consists of stories that examine how the nuns and monks chose their professions. Through the teachings of the professors, the idea of Buddhism is taught. Childs said that one of the ideas taught in the book was the importance of transience, the idea that everything changes. She also said she would like to enjoy what they already have. "The whole teaching of Buddhism is that we only suffer because we expect our desires to be fulfilled." she said. "So Buddhism teaches you to eliminate your desires so you don't suffer." Although the book was a personal search for her, she said other people could find it. "I think a lot of people will read it and appreciate it because it's about people that seem very real," Childs said. "I'm proud of this book," she said. "Translating takes some creativity and talent." "We get to know the common people's feelings," she said. Fumiko Yamamoto, associate professor of East Asian language and cultures who read and gave organizational suggestions to Childs, said the book was designed for a wide audience. Childs said, "I tried to make it easy for someone who doesn't know Japanese to read it and enjoy it. I think that's an important objective." A Coalition for the 1991 Student Senate Elections $ ^{27} $ To read on our beach, you have to book in advance. Preregister by mail; we'll save you a seat (and send you a readlist list). Call 1-800-FINDS NU (in Illinois, call 708/491-4114) or mail this coupon Northwestern University Summer Session '91 Think or swim. Slam Dunk Special Thursday -Monday 20% off All Shorts Congrats! Kansas is in THE FINAL FOUR! Ruff-Hewn • Gant • Trader• British Khaki • River City Go Hawks! I'm thinking. Send me a free copy of the Summer Session '91 catalog with financial aid and registration information (available in April) Please send the catalog to □ my home □ my school Northwestern University Summer Session '91 2003 Sheridan Road, Evansville, Illinois 60280-2650 Eastons LTD. FOR MEN 839 Massachusetts Street Lawrence, Kansas 66044 (913) 834-5755 Interested in Early Childhood Education? *Enormous Selections The Department of Human Development and Family Life is having an informal advising meeting with seniors and faculty advisors for students interested in this major to ask questions about the program and student teaching possibilities at the University of Kansas. SAC'S SPECIALS & CLOSEOUTS - Latest New Releases *Every Tape Video Department 99c VIDEOS - Every Day WHEN: March 28th, Thursday at 7 p.m. 25th and Iowa (Next to Food-4-Less) 842-7810 Hours: 9-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 10-6 p.m. Sun. *current majors with questions also welcome! WHERE: 1008 Dole Battle of the Bands MUSIC TELEVISION®