Night of Many Dreams by Gail Tsukiyama

Tsukiyama never disappoints me.  This is about two sisters, Joan and Emma, and how they manage to find themselves and their place before,  during, and after World War II.  They struggle with what is appropriate and customary to the ever changing world.  Joan loves movies and drama and is able to loose herself in that world.  Emma wants to spread her wings and see the world.  Through changing times and lives they always mange to be there for each other.  Beautifully written and wonderfully developed.