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Discover the compelling journey of Mizuko Takahashi in "Mizuko: True Spirit," a transformative narrative that captures the essence of the American immigrant experience. This gripping tale explores the themes of hardship, resilience, and identity through the life of a Japanese American woman who faced significant challenges, including racism and sexism, throughout her sixty-five years in America. As Mizuko's family goes from wealth in Japan to struggle in America, her story reveals the harsh realities faced by many immigrants and provides invaluable insights into the unjust incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.
This trade paperback, published in 2022 by Bookbaby, is essential reading not just for those interested in Japanese American history, but for anyone seeking to understand the broader context of minority women’s struggles in America. Filled with vivid descriptions, this multi-generational saga is a powerful reflection on the immigrant experience, making it a must-have for family genealogists and history enthusiasts alike.
With its accessible writing style, "Mizuko: True Spirit" caters to readers aged 12 and up, ensuring that the rich history of immigrant lives is appreciated by all. The book is divided into four enlightening sections—Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter—each chronicling pivotal moments in Mizuko's life, from her birth in Japan to her time in the Manzanar Concentration Camp, offering profound insights into resilience during adversity.
Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781667849171. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2022. Publisher: Bookbaby.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781667849171
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bookbaby
Description:
"Mizuko: True Spirit" is an epic American-immigrant tale of hardship, assimilation, and the eventual triumph that ensued. When the Takahashi's, one of the wealthiest families in western Japan lost their great fortune in 1900, five-year old Mizuko Takahashi went from riches to rags.
Mizuko's lifetime in Japan and America offers the reader an intimate look into the world of an Asian immigrant. This book is the story of one woman's efforts to surmount racism, sexism, and poverty in the 20th century.
Featured is a riveting accounting of the matriarch's life in Manzanar Concentration Camp for three years beginning in 1942.
"Mizuko: True Spirit" is required reading for anyone who needs/wants a fuller understanding of the history of minority women in America, the reality of immigrant life, and the unjust incarceration of Japanese people in America during World War II. Family genealogists will be inspired by the detailed descriptions of her and her family in this multi-generational saga. Written in an accessible style for everyone 12 and older, Mizuko's sixty-five years in America presents a rousing and historically important piece of America's past.
This book is of interest to those interested in the following: History, Immigration and Immigrant Lives, Women's Issues, Biography, Racism, WWII American Internment Camps, Japanese American History.
The book is divided into four parts or 'seasons'.
'Spring' describes Mizuko's birth in Japan (in 1895) and voyage to America in 1911. 'Summer' recounts Mizuko's married and widowed life in America from 1911 to 1941.
'Fall' finds Mizuko taken priso
This trade paperback, published in 2022 by Bookbaby, is essential reading not just for those interested in Japanese American history, but for anyone seeking to understand the broader context of minority women’s struggles in America. Filled with vivid descriptions, this multi-generational saga is a powerful reflection on the immigrant experience, making it a must-have for family genealogists and history enthusiasts alike.
With its accessible writing style, "Mizuko: True Spirit" caters to readers aged 12 and up, ensuring that the rich history of immigrant lives is appreciated by all. The book is divided into four enlightening sections—Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter—each chronicling pivotal moments in Mizuko's life, from her birth in Japan to her time in the Manzanar Concentration Camp, offering profound insights into resilience during adversity.
Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781667849171. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2022. Publisher: Bookbaby.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781667849171
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bookbaby
Description:
"Mizuko: True Spirit" is an epic American-immigrant tale of hardship, assimilation, and the eventual triumph that ensued. When the Takahashi's, one of the wealthiest families in western Japan lost their great fortune in 1900, five-year old Mizuko Takahashi went from riches to rags.
Mizuko's lifetime in Japan and America offers the reader an intimate look into the world of an Asian immigrant. This book is the story of one woman's efforts to surmount racism, sexism, and poverty in the 20th century.
Featured is a riveting accounting of the matriarch's life in Manzanar Concentration Camp for three years beginning in 1942.
"Mizuko: True Spirit" is required reading for anyone who needs/wants a fuller understanding of the history of minority women in America, the reality of immigrant life, and the unjust incarceration of Japanese people in America during World War II. Family genealogists will be inspired by the detailed descriptions of her and her family in this multi-generational saga. Written in an accessible style for everyone 12 and older, Mizuko's sixty-five years in America presents a rousing and historically important piece of America's past.
This book is of interest to those interested in the following: History, Immigration and Immigrant Lives, Women's Issues, Biography, Racism, WWII American Internment Camps, Japanese American History.
The book is divided into four parts or 'seasons'.
'Spring' describes Mizuko's birth in Japan (in 1895) and voyage to America in 1911. 'Summer' recounts Mizuko's married and widowed life in America from 1911 to 1941.
'Fall' finds Mizuko taken priso