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Stanley Hayami -- Nisei Son - His Diary, Letters & Story: A Nisei Son from an American Concentration Camp to Battlefield, 1942-1945 (Paperback)
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Stanley Hayami -- Nisei Son - His Diary, Letters & Story: A Nisei Son from an American Concentration Camp to Battlefield, 1942-1945 (Paperback)
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The "whole mess" as Stan put it, began on 7 December 1941, when the
Japanese government attacked the United States Pacific fleet in
Hawaii. On the following day the United States declared war on
Japan and for those of Japanese decent, most of whom were American
Citizens, life would never be the same. Stan's diary serves as
witness to a dark time in our history and is told through the eyes
of a teenager who will soon be expected to take up the
responsibility of a man. As you read his diary, you will discover
Stan's creative talents, as well as his idealism, his optimism, and
his aspirations. He has a quirky sense of humour, along with a more
serious side, and dreams of a "United Nations of Earth". He talks
to his diary as a confidant, a safe place to express his opinions
and record the everyday events of his life. No one told him he had
to keep a journal. He wrote because he needed a private place to
keep his ideas and think through the contradictions of his life.
Stan and his family were swept up in the largest mass roundup in
our country's history. On 14 May 1942 the Hayamis, along with
thousands of others, were taken to the Pomona Fairgrounds, one of
16 Assembly Centres where the Nikkei (people of Japanese ancestry)
were temporarily imprisoned until more permanent Relocation Centres
were built. The Hayamis were moved from Pomona to Heart Mountain in
Wyoming. In November 1942, Stan Hayami began keeping a diary that
captures the harsh reality of Wyoming and his personal struggles as
a student, son, brother, friend, and citizen of the world, who
despite all obstacles, holds onto his dreams of the future. It is
his optimism that continues to shine through his diary, and his
determination to improve himself as well as the world. His dreams
will continue to inspire those who work to build a world where
differences are not met with racism and war, but with respect for
others and kindness that allows all people to live in harmony and
with dignity.
General
Imprint: |
Brick Tower Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
December 2022 |
First published: |
August 2008 |
Authors: |
Joanne Oppenheim
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Foreword by: |
Daniel Inouye
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Dimensions: |
215 x 270 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
200 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-883283-67-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
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History >
General
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LSN: |
1-883283-67-1 |
Barcode: |
9781883283674 |
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