broken dreams

Their disappointment is living up to their expectations, for the "good left" turn out violent, crude, alcoholic ..

Foul unable to return home, which taint the honor of the family, they are running to hard work in the fields or in the service of wealthy families, without complaint, without hatred. They must even for the latter give up their Japanese name ..

Processed enemy at Pearl Harbour, they are grouped, unceremoniously, in unsanitary camps, uprooted again.

They get compensation in 1990 (letter of apology and compensation) but it's too late !!!

This book is a tribute to Julie Otsuka in memory of his grandparents. Great book!