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Only What We Could Carry: The Japanese American… por Lawson Fusao Inada
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Samb14 | otra reseña | Jul 14, 2021 | In this book the author gives an account of the Japanese internment camp experience. The prisoners were only allowed to bring one suitcase. sadly, it was just what they could carry. And yet, they made the best of their situation with what they had.
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asianamlitfans | Nov 25, 2011 | I'm not big on poetry -- I'm the first to admit that; however, I truly enjoyed reading 'Legends'. Some poems you'll read quickly and shallowly, just picking up the tones and patterns before moving on. Other poems you'll sit with, pick apart, and visualize each stanza as a page from a larger story. But then, that's the beauty of Inada's work, isn't it? And if you've ever had the privilege of hearing Inada speak or teach, you're certain to catch the jazzy rhythms of his speech in each line -- even the poems that aren't about jazz.
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TheBooknerd | Jul 7, 2010 | I initially read this anthology in college; I've picked it up several times since then for a revisit. Perhaps the first most important thing to know about it is the breadth of material. The Big Aiiieeeee contains translated poetry, sketchwork, fiction, autobiography/memoir and sociological materials, as well as commentary to help contextualize each piece. Some people may enjoy that diversity of sources - I do, very much, although I may not enjoy all pieces the same; but if you're looking for something like a short story collection, this is not your book.
The book takes on the challenge of beginning to present some of the history of Chinese and Japanese Americans and to articulate some of the contours of possible experiences for persons of those groups. Some of the material is now a bit out of date, but still presents a compelling snapshot of perspectives at the time the book was published. The diversity of sources, writers, and perspectives provides a rounded and complex picture - perhaps the best thing that readers can take away from it is that there is no one, single, definitive experience, and two persons with similarly non-white appearances and backgrounds can have markedly different feelings and experiences of being an American. There are many cautionary tales - experiences we should feel badly about - and can learn from, going forward.
This book is a great way to become acquainted with a diversity of source material, and good launching pad for further reading. It's probably not great for someone who wants a cohesive portrait or argument or an "easy read."
The book takes on the challenge of beginning to present some of the history of Chinese and Japanese Americans and to articulate some of the contours of possible experiences for persons of those groups. Some of the material is now a bit out of date, but still presents a compelling snapshot of perspectives at the time the book was published. The diversity of sources, writers, and perspectives provides a rounded and complex picture - perhaps the best thing that readers can take away from it is that there is no one, single, definitive experience, and two persons with similarly non-white appearances and backgrounds can have markedly different feelings and experiences of being an American. There are many cautionary tales - experiences we should feel badly about - and can learn from, going forward.
This book is a great way to become acquainted with a diversity of source material, and good launching pad for further reading. It's probably not great for someone who wants a cohesive portrait or argument or an "easy read."
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