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Farewell to Manzanar

Farewell to Manzanar

A true story of Japanese American experience during and after the World War II internment.
Biography & MemoirHistory
Pages
146
Published
1977
Language
English

Synopsis

This is the true story of a Japanese American family's experience during forced detention in the United States during World War II. A young girl recounts her childhood growing up behind barbed wire in the Manzanar War Relocation Center. It's a powerful look at resilience and the impact of prejudice.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

SadEmotionalReflectiveThought-ProvokingInspiring
Coming of AgeSurvival

Genres

Biography & Memoir History Military History Sociology Biography Historical Fiction Politics & Society World War II

Authors

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James D. Houston

James D. Houston is the author of Farewell to Manzanar, a powerful memoir that explores Japanese American internment during World War II. His writing often touches on themes of identity and belonging.

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Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston

Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston wrote the powerful memoir Farewell to Manzanar, a deeply personal account of her family's internment during World War II. Her writing offers a vital look at American history and the Japanese American experience.