Farewell to Manzanar
Farewell to Manzanar
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 1973
Book Brief
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 1973Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
California • 1940s
1973
YA
12-18 years
1040L
Super Short Summary
Farewell to Manzanar by Jeanne Houston and James D. Houston chronicles a Japanese-American family's experiences during and after their internment at Manzanar internment camp in California during World War II. The narrative combines personal memoir and historical context, offering insight into the resilience and challenges faced by individuals in internment camps.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Farewell to Manzanar by Jeanne Houston and James D. Houston is widely praised for its poignant portrayal of life in Japanese American internment camps during WWII. Reviewers appreciate its emotional depth and historical significance. Criticisms include a sometimes disjointed narrative. Overall, it is a significant and accessible work that educates and moves readers.
Who Should Read Farewell to Manzanar?
Readers who appreciate historical memoirs, human resilience, and Japanese American experiences will find Farewell to Manzanar compelling. Similar to The Diary of Anne Frank and Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand, this book appeals to those interested in World War II narratives and the impacts of internment camps on families.
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
California • 1940s
1973
YA
12-18 years
1040L
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