KOBO Seattle | since 1995
KOBO Seattle | since 1995
$ 18.00
By Lawrence Matsuda
My Name is Not Viola exemplifies what happens when historic racism and government policies intersect. Hanae Tamura strives to live a dignified life under undignified conditions. She manages to find balance even after being forcibly incarcerated twice: once in the WWII Minidoka, Idaho Concentration Camp without due process and again as a mental patient. Her lifelong quest to deal with the long-term consequences of America’s betrayal is a must read for those who value liberty and justice for all.
Read an interview with Lawrence on the History News Network's website by Robin Lindley, here.
