When Can We Go Back to America? Voices of Japanese American Incarceration During WWII
Book description
In this dramatic and page-turning narrative history of Japanese Americans before, during, and after their World War II incarceration, Susan H. Kamei weaves the voices of over 130 individuals who lived through this tragic episode, most of them as young adults.
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1 author picked When Can We Go Back to America? Voices of Japanese American Incarceration During WWII as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
If you want to delve into first-hand accounts of what life was like in the incarceration camps, you’ll find a lot of books for that, but you could be overwhelmed in the process. What I like about Kamei’s recent book is that it is a handy compilation of over a hundred engaging, heartbreaking, and inspiring descriptions of incarceration from those who directly experienced and fought against the prejudice that created it. Best of all, you can use this book as a jumping-off point for learning more about any of the individuals you encounter here.
From Stephanie's list on Japanese American incarceration.
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