1/14, and sequels), co-written by civil rights leader and U.S. Congress member John Lewis, comes another exemplary comic-style memoir by and about a notable American.

They Called Us Enemy is geared to readers of all ages. They Called Us Enemy is a stunning example of how the graphic novel format can make tough subjects accessible. They Called Us Enemy is a compelling must-read for all ages.” — Karen Korematsu, Founder and Executive Director, Fred T. Korematsu Institute. I spent last year making books and graphic novels. From the publisher of the March trilogy (March, rev. The Takeis quickly lost everything they couldn’t carry with them and were treated as criminals, but they persevered and eventually made it out of the camps.

I'm sure that there are countless artists, writers, musicians that are facing this same disappointment. Review: They Called Us Enemy by George Takei By curlygeek04, January 30, 2020 Regardless of whether you like Star Trek, whether you’re Japanese, or whether you read graphic novels, you should pick up this book. Takei and his family were shipped to internment camps in Arkansas and Northern California, spending four years behind barbed wire. Review of They Called Us Enemy. They Called Us Enemy Written by George Takei, Justin Eisenger, and Steven Scott Illustrated by Harmony Becker Top Shelf Productions As too often happens in our country, it’s a current repeat of aspects of an earlier horror that spurs us into facing up to our own guilt in regard to what happened before. George Takei has captured hearts and minds worldwide with his captivating stage presence and outspoken commitment to equal rights. “A riveting story of a horrible injustice enacted with careful, logical cruelty in the name of national security. — Foreword Reviews' "Indie Books That'll Blow You Away" "The creators are gifted storytellers, and Takei has a great story to tell, full of unexpected twists. now the trade shows and cons where they get promoted are cancelled. Review of the book They Called Us Enemy, by George Takei, Justin Eisinger, and Steven Scott, art by Harmony Becker. Not only does George Takei … Get access to 6000+ annual reviews of books, databases, and more .

... reviews, and more. More importantly, it can actually serve a greater purpose in public schools and libraries. JOIN NOW. Sonderbooks Book Review of They Called Us Enemy by by George Takei, Justin Eisinger, and Steven Scott by Jonathan Hunt Aug 13, 2019 | Filed in Book Reviews. "A cogent reminder that liberty and justice is not always for all, They Called Us Enemy explores a dark episode of America’s past as it dives into the heart of a pop culture icon." They Called Us Enemy is a revealing look at American history and should be seen as such. This graphic novel is both a book that a grown up can cherish and proudly display in their collection. Like that well-received work from Top Shelf, They Called Us Enemy presents an account of an important story of official, institutionalized injustice and the struggle against it in modern America, bringing to life events most of us learn about in school, but in a more vivid, first-person account than textbooks and lectures can ever achieve. In the wake of similar stories happening now, the publication of They Called Us Enemy could not be more timely.”.