They Called Us Enemy
描述
The storytelling couples personal memories with broader themes of identity and injustice, creating a profound commentary on the struggle against hatred. Readers witness Takei's transformation from an innocent child to a conscious individual aware of the societal challenges that echo through time. He skillfully intertwines pride in his heritage with the pain of loss and displacement, making the memoir both a personal account and a historical reminder.
With a blend of humor and heartache, the graphic memoir invites reflection on the past and current issues of civil rights and acceptance. It serves as a stirring reminder of the importance of standing against oppression, making it a significant read for those who seek to understand the impact of wartime hysteria on individual lives and the enduring quest for justice.
评论
I'm not big on reading about history just because I usually find reading about history. It gets me really boring like it's just really boring. I do like learning about history so it's just a knack of finding the right book. My friend sent me this book and told me that I need to try reading it because it was really good, especially given the fact that I have a very big connection to the Asian and Pacific American culture and the idea that like I love it and I love learning about the culture itself and watching movies and TV shows about Asian and Pacific island Americans as well. And so when I did pick up this book I was okay. Well this is a very thick book for a history lesson. I don't know if I'm going to be able to get through it and not get bored, but then when I realized that it was at more of a graphic novel then just a straight up history lesson I was like okay I can get with it. I can get through this easily. Though. I will say I did not take one whole day to read this. It took me a couple days to read this more so because I was reading other books at the same time, but I absolutely love this book. I also did not realize that this was about the same George who played in Star Trek, so that was also really fun to realize when I opened the book and started reading. Either way, I love the story! I love how he recanted on his memories of child going through this and into his adult life. It was really well written and I absolutely fell in love with it.
I was gonna give it a 5 since I teared up....a lot... but the ameRicAN deMocrACY shit at the end was an instant boner killer oops
