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Farewell to Manzanar Book Discussion

Farewell to Manzanar Book Discussion

to 3:00 PM MST

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Tucson, AZ

Let’s gather at Donna’s home to discuss an interesting and enlightening book. Good, short read. This book is currently available from the library or on Audible. I am reading it now.

During World War II a community called Manzanar was hastily created in the high mountain desert country of California, east of the Sierras. Its purpose was to house thousands of Japanese-American internees. One of the first families to arrive was the Wakatsukis, who were ordered to leave their fishing business in Long Beach and take with them only the belongings they could carry. For Jeanne Wakatsuki, a seven-year-old child, Manzanar became a way of life in which she struggled and adapted, observed and grew. For her father it was essentially the end of his life.

Donna will be providing snacks. Please bring a beverage of your choice..