Mary Matsuda Gruenewald

I agree with all the reviewers who wrote before me; however, I strongly recommend that all Americans, especially those who are called "educators", read as much of the country's history as they can stomach so they might evaluate the advent and actions of the British, French and Iberian White Trash that stole whatever they wanted on arrival - and ever since - mostly because they had superior weapons. Maybe such a reader will realize how the cultural "racism" grew so strong, strong enough to rule life in their country as it is known today. I can see how it will ever be thus, and it doesn't make me proud. I believe that, as much as many of us abhor actions described by Ms. Matsuda Gruenewald, something like it will happen again.… (more)

One of the most moving books I have ever read. It is difficult to say it was fantastic because I don't want to diminish the impact her story had on me, but her first hand account from beginning to end describing her family's experience as internees in Japanese Concentration camps impacted me more than any other real life book ever has. I was moved to tears many times as she described her life. From now on I will make sure my students have a real understanding of the terrible consequences from America's decision to imprison innocent Japanese Americans.… (more)