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A memoir by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James D. Houston about their family's internment in Manzanar camp during World War II. The book covers their experiences before, during, and after the war, and explores themes of identity, loyalty, and resistance.
- James D. Houston, Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston
- 1973
A memoir of the author's childhood in a Japanese American internment camp during World War II. Learn about the historical context, the characters, the themes, and the literary devices of this classic work of American literature.
- James D. Houston, Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston
- 1973
Jan 1, 2001 · A memoir of a child's experience of being forced to live in a camp with 10,000 other Japanese Americans during World War II. The book explores the challenges, hardships and resilience of the family and the community behind barbed wire.
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Farewell to Manzanar tells of her fear, confusion, and bewilderment, as well as the dignity and resourcefulness of people in oppressive and demeaning circumstances. Read the full book summary, an in-depth character analysis of Jeanne, and explanations of important quotes from Farewell to Manzanar.
Dec 12, 2023 · Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston recounts her childhood at Manzanar, a camp where thousands of Japanese Americans were imprisoned during World War II. This book is a classic of American history and a teachers' pick for schools and campuses.
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- Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston
- James D. Houston, Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston
A book by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James D. Houston that recounts the life of a Japanese American family in an internment camp during World War II. Based on the author's personal memories, the book explores the hardships, challenges, and resilience of the internees through the eyes of a young girl.
Oct 13, 2020 · In this moving memoir, Jeanne Wakatsuki recalls coming of age in Manzanar, a bleak, dusty settlement behind barbed wire. She tells of her family's struggle to adjust to life in cramped barracks, fearful and searching for purpose in their new surroundings.
