This extraordinary novel tells about a Japanese family that struggles to remain a family while living in an internment camp. The only thing that gave them the endurance and heart to go on was their national anthem.
"May thy peaceful reign last long. May it last for thousands of years, Until this tiny stone will grow into a massive rock, and the moss will cover it deep and thick." This family goes through many hardships while living in Manzanar, some of them being having to live in barracks, living with a drunken father, and not eating their traditional foods. .
In my opinion, "Farewell to Manzanar" is about Japanese-Americans during World War II. More so, it is about Jeanne's experience with her family in Manzanar. Manzanar is one of the camps they were sent to during this time. It was very good, and was written about a real-life experience. The language is not difficult at all, but you might want to read the foreword before you read the book, just to get the Japanese terminologies. I recommend this book to anyone who has some idea of what went on in America during World War II. It is very good, and portrays emotions well.
