Farewell to Manzanar: A Powerful Memoir of Growing Up in a Japanese Incarceration Camp

Name: Farewell to Manzanar: A Powerful Memoir of Growing Up in a Japanese Incarceration Camp
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Book Synopsis: The powerful true story of life in a Japanese American incarceration camp. During World War II the incarceration camp called Manzanar was hastily created in the high mountain desert country of California, east of the Sierras. Its purpose? To house thousands of Japanese Americans.

In Farewell to Manzanar, Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston recalls life at Manzanar through the eyes of the child she was and the experiences of her family. She relays the mundane and remarkable details of daily life during an extraordinary period of American history: The wartime imprisonment of civilians, most native-born Americans, in their own country, without trial, and by their fellow Americans.

She tells of her fear, confusion, and bewilderment, as well as the dignity and resourcefulness of people in oppressive and demeaning circumstances. Jeanne delivers a powerful first-person account that reveals her search for the meaning of Manzanar.

Farewell to Manzanar has become a staple of curriculum in schools and on campuses across the country. Named one of the twentieth century’s 100 best nonfiction books from west of the Rockies by the San Francisco Chronicle.

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Experience a gripping and thought-provoking journey with Farewell to Manzanar, the remarkable true story of Japanese American life during World War II. Step into the shoes of Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston as she takes you back to her childhood at the infamous Manzanar incarceration camp in California. As you immerse yourself in her poignant tale, you'll witness the resilience and strength of a community forced to endure unimaginable hardship.

Delve into the details of daily life during this extraordinary period in American history. Through Jeanne's eyes, you'll gain a profound understanding of the fear, confusion, and bewilderment that arose from being imprisoned in their own country. Yet, amidst the oppressive circumstances, Farewell to Manzanar uncovers the dignity and resourcefulness of the individuals who defiantly held on to their humanity.

The impact of Farewell to Manzanar extends far beyond its pages. It is a book that has significantly shaped educational curriculums across the nation, providing invaluable insights into a dark chapter of American history. Discover why it has been hailed as one of the twentieth century's most remarkable nonfiction works from west of the Rockies by the esteemed San Francisco Chronicle.

Are you ready to embark on this eye-opening journey? Immerse yourself in the powerful pages of Farewell to Manzanar today.

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