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Adios To Tears: The Memoirs Of A Japaneseperuvian Internee In U.S. Concentration Camps
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Adios To Tears Is The Very Personal Story Of Seiichi Higashide (190997), Whose Life In Three Countries Was Shaped By A Bizarre And Littleknown Episode In The History Of World War Ii. Born In Hokkaido, Higashide Emigrated To Peru In 1931. By The Late 1930S He Was A Shopkeeper And Community Leader In The Provincial Town Of Ica, But Following The Outbreak Of World War Ii, Healong With Other Latin American Japanesewas Seized By Police And Forcibly Deported To The United States. He Was Interned Behind Barbed Wire At The Immigration And Naturalization Service Facility In Crystal City, Texas, For More Than Two Years.After His Release, Higashide Elected To Stay In The U.S. And Eventually Became A Citizen. For Years, He Was A Leader In The Effort To Obtain Redress From The American Government For The Violation Of The Human Rights Of The Peruvian Japanese Internees.Higashide'S Moving Memoir Was Translated From Japanese Into English And Spanish Through The Efforts Of His Eight Children, And Was First Published In 1993. This Second Edition Includes A New Foreword By C. Harvey Gardiner, Professor Emeritus Of History At Southern Illinois University And Author Of Pawns In A Triangle Of Hate: The Peruvian Japanese And The United States; A New Epilogue By Julie Small, Cochair Of Campaign For Justiceredress Now For Japanese Latin Americans; And A New Preface By Elsa H. Kudo, Eldest Daughter Of Seiichi Higashide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Adios to Tears'? A: 'Adios to Tears' explores the experiences of Seiichi Higashide, a Japanese-Peruvian who was interned in U.S. concentration camps during World War II, highlighting themes of identity, resilience, and the struggle for justice.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Adios to Tears'? A: The author of 'Adios to Tears' is Seiichi Higashide, who recounts his personal experiences as a Japanese-Peruvian internee.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Adios to Tears' is available in a paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages does 'Adios to Tears' contain? A: 'Adios to Tears' consists of 272 pages, providing an in-depth look at the author's life and experiences.
- Q: Is there a new introduction in the second edition? A: Yes, the second edition of 'Adios to Tears' includes a new Foreword by C. Harvey Gardiner, an Epilogue by Julie Small, and a Preface by Elsa H. Kudo.
- Q: When was 'Adios to Tears' first published? A: 'Adios to Tears' was first published in 1993, with the second edition released on May 1, 2000.
- Q: What audience is 'Adios to Tears' intended for? A: 'Adios to Tears' is intended for readers interested in Asian & Asian American history, World War II narratives, and personal memoirs.
- Q: Does 'Adios to Tears' discuss the author's family? A: Yes, the memoir discusses Seiichi Higashide's family, particularly the role of his eight children in translating the book into English and Spanish.
- Q: What significant events does the book cover? A: 'Adios to Tears' covers significant events such as Higashide's immigration to Peru, his internment in the U.S., and his efforts for justice regarding the internment of Japanese Latin Americans.
- Q: Is 'Adios to Tears' suitable for educational purposes? A: 'Adios to Tears' is suitable for educational purposes, particularly in studies related to history, human rights, and multicultural education.