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3.93k reviews for:
They Called Us Enemy - Expanded Edition
Justin Eisinger, Steven Scott, George Takei
4.54 AVERAGE
3.93k reviews for:
They Called Us Enemy - Expanded Edition
Justin Eisinger, Steven Scott, George Takei
4.54 AVERAGE
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Even if you think you know about the infamous Japanese internment camps, you'll still be shocked at how overtly racist this act truly was, from the Roosevelt administration's official statements to the insulting and dehumanizing treatment of Japanese Americans. In this graphic novel, George Takei seamlessly weaves his family's own bittersweet and painful memories with the wider history of this time period. The writing and illustration combination packs an emotional punch--I almost cried twice. I'm overwhelmed with how much I didn't know and agree with other reviewers calling for this to be put in school curriculums. They Called Us Enemy is resonant and unfortunately, timely once again.
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I'm speechless
When I was younger I didn't like history or never have an interest of history and still now actually. It all changed when pick up this graphic-novel and decided to read it. I don't even look to my phone for notifications or I thought I will get bored and read something else. This graphic-novel was made me realize a lot.
This is about George Takei and his childhood. A war between America and Japan, since he is a Japanese -American, They have to transfer and live in a camp and a room of horse fresh manure. I really like how ignorant he was and he didn't even bothered to the change of setting, and a child who just wanted to have an adventure. I loved how his father told him everything when he question about the different words and meanings and not sugar-coat it. I love how his mother concerns and how she decided to bring something forbidden and doesn't care of the consequences so that her children has new clothes. This graphic-novel made me open up to history and how I missed a lot when I was elementary.
This book is a 5-star for me. Life-changing honestly.
I'm speechless
When I was younger I didn't like history or never have an interest of history and still now actually. It all changed when pick up this graphic-novel and decided to read it. I don't even look to my phone for notifications or I thought I will get bored and read something else. This graphic-novel was made me realize a lot.
This is about George Takei and his childhood. A war between America and Japan, since he is a Japanese -American, They have to transfer and live in a camp and a room of horse fresh manure. I really like how ignorant he was and he didn't even bothered to the change of setting, and a child who just wanted to have an adventure. I loved how his father told him everything when he question about the different words and meanings and not sugar-coat it. I love how his mother concerns and how she decided to bring something forbidden and doesn't care of the consequences so that her children has new clothes. This graphic-novel made me open up to history and how I missed a lot when I was elementary.
This book is a 5-star for me. Life-changing honestly.
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
I picked this up because I recognized the name on the cover and when I put it down I had a completely new appreciation for what minority groups have had to suffer in the past.
I spent some time in the last year's learning about LGBTQIA+ history, and it felt right to continue that by finding a novel about cultural differences and racial prejudices without even having looking for it. When I plucked this book from the shelf I don't know why I didn't put it down like I do most others, but I'm glad that I did not. I recommend the read to anyone. I couldn't put it down until I'd finished the whole thing.
I spent some time in the last year's learning about LGBTQIA+ history, and it felt right to continue that by finding a novel about cultural differences and racial prejudices without even having looking for it. When I plucked this book from the shelf I don't know why I didn't put it down like I do most others, but I'm glad that I did not. I recommend the read to anyone. I couldn't put it down until I'd finished the whole thing.
An honest take on a dark (and often glossed-over) moment in American history, told through a child's eyes. Beautifully told, well illustrated and thought-provoking without being overwhelming, given the challenging subject matter.
2021 Popsugar Reading Challenge - A book in a different format than what you normally read (audiobooks, ebooks, graphic novels)
2021 Popsugar Reading Challenge - A book in a different format than what you normally read (audiobooks, ebooks, graphic novels)
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