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Farewell to Manzanar

A true story of Japanese American experience during and after the World War II internment.
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.

How it reads

Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (1)
Trauma

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