JOURNAL ARTICLE

Together in Manzanar: The True Story of a Japanese Jewish Family in an American Concentration Camp.

  • Published In: Publishers Weekly, 2025, v. 272, n. 19. P. 36 1 of 2

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Abstract

"Together in Manzanar: The True Story of a Japanese Jewish Family in an American Concentration Camp" by Tracy Slater is a poignant memoir that recounts the challenges faced by a family during WWII. The book follows the story of Elaine Buchman Yoneda, a Jewish woman whose Japanese American husband was interned at Manzanar, while she fought to be reunited with her son. The family's experiences as mediators in the camp, facing dissent and threats, shed light on a dark chapter in U.S. history. The narrative highlights the struggles of rebuilding their lives after the war, as they grappled with lost property and the aftermath of their time in the camp. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Publishers Weekly. 2025/05, Vol. 272, Issue 19, p36
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0000-0019
  • Accession Number:185089661
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