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Becoming American: A Political Memoir

por Cary D. Lowe

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Becoming American is the inspiring story of the author's transformation from a child of Holocaust survivors in post-war Europe to an American lawyer, academic, and activist associated with such famed political leaders as Robert Kennedy, George McGovern, Jerry Brown, and Tom Hayden. Searching for his great-grandparents' graves in a hidden cemetery outside Prague makes him recall his experiences of becoming American: listening to Army Counterintelligence agents gathered at his home in Austria; a tense encounter with Russian soldiers; seeing Jim Crow racism in the South during his first visit to the United States; becoming an American citizen in his teens; having his citizenship challenged by border guards; fearing for his new country upon witnessing the Watts riots; exhilaration at rising to leadership positions in organizations shaping government policies; and advancing the American dream as a real estate lawyer, helping develop entire new communities.… (más)

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This is a book that I believe many should read today. The politics of immigration is so polarized today that it is difficult to have a true discussion of the value of immigration. So many think there is none. After reading, it helps to see just how difficult it is to emigrate. The fact that he was as successful in his lifetime despite the challenges of being an immigrant speaks volumes. The detail in the book helps the reader to be fully enveloped in the story, you are truly able to feel as if you are in the story yourself. The only issue I has is the story is not that memorable. When I was done reading it, my reaction was, ok - what to read next? (

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sportzmaniak | Dec 22, 2023 |

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The author takes us along on a life-long journey and richly shares childhood and adult sentiments alike in an embracing manner reminiscent of German author Günter Grass. The reader “feels” the author’s guilt and pleasure as we visit post-War Germany and walk in his footsteps as the son of a US intelligence Officer who now has ideas of his own. Mr. Lowe’s observations and his political maturation process during California’s liberal-era heydays amount to a must read for anyone longing for the good old days when people fought to preserve the true tenets of freedom of speech.

besha78 | Jan 16, 2023 |

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Becoming American: A Political Memoir by Cary D. Lowe isn't quite what I expected. It was an interesting story, and well written, but there wasn't anything that made it stand out in my mind. It could've been written by an number of people in the author's situation. While learning someone else's story is always valuable, there is nothing about this one in particular that would make me recommend reading it someone else. (

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semperfi121 | Nov 8, 2022 |

Becoming American is an engaging memoir. From a childhood in post-war Europe, to becoming a successful American lawyer, to seeking out his roots, Lowe's memoir is a story that spans decades and continents. It was fascinating to see how each experience shaped Lowe into who he is today. With no small amount of accomplishments under his belt this book is a chronicle of the inner changes and external influences that Lowe has experienced, the perfect mix for an enjoyable memoir. (

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LilyRoseShadowlyn | Oct 15, 2020 |

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NOTE: I won a free eBook copy of this book in MOBI format from LibraryThing's Early Reviewers (May 2020).

What an enjoyable memoir of the 20th Century! Lowe's life details the journey of an observant child who grows up to become an influential player in the California legal landscape. Historical moments and encounters with figures as diverse as Elvis, Jane Fonda, and Jerry Brown are intercut with depictions of a bygone Europe and reflections on American politics. Yet Lowe tells his story in such a relatable way, showing how his successes and mistakes shaped the course of his life. Perhaps more historical memoirs should read like this one. (

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Becoming American is the inspiring story of the author's transformation from a child of Holocaust survivors in post-war Europe to an American lawyer, academic, and activist associated with such famed political leaders as Robert Kennedy, George McGovern, Jerry Brown, and Tom Hayden. Searching for his great-grandparents' graves in a hidden cemetery outside Prague makes him recall his experiences of becoming American: listening to Army Counterintelligence agents gathered at his home in Austria; a tense encounter with Russian soldiers; seeing Jim Crow racism in the South during his first visit to the United States; becoming an American citizen in his teens; having his citizenship challenged by border guards; fearing for his new country upon witnessing the Watts riots; exhilaration at rising to leadership positions in organizations shaping government policies; and advancing the American dream as a real estate lawyer, helping develop entire new communities.

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