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Stubborn Twig: Three Generations in the Life of a Japanese American Family

Contributor(s): Lauren Kessler (more by Lauren Kessler), Theodore R Kulongoski (more by Theodore R Kulongoski)

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In 1903, Masuo Yasui came to America and eventually became a successful orchardist and father of eight children. But the "relocation" of Japanese Americans during World War II caused Yasui to take his own life. The Yasui family opened its records and memories to Lauren Kessler, who writes a social history that rings with truth and drama. Photographs.

Series: Oregon Reads | Others in this series

ISBN: 0870714171 | EAN: 9780870714177
Publisher: Oregon State University Press  | Publication Date: October, 2008

Additional Information

BISAC Categories: Biography & Autobiography | Ethnic Cultures | General
Biography & Autobiography | Regional Subjects | West
Social Science | Ethnic Studies | Asian American Studies
Dewey: B
Physical Info: 0.66" H x 8.54" L x 6.38" W (0.96 lbs) 308 pages
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