"They Called Us Enemy recounts George Takei's childhood experience of incarceration alongside over 120,000 people of Japanese descent, most of whom were U.S. citizens, following Executive Order 9066 in 1942."
"The graphic memoir format allows Takei to share his journey from early childhood to a deeper understanding of the loss of home, freedom, and civil rights."
"Clear, powerful, and deeply human, They Called Us Enemy connects personal memory to American history, illustrating how injustice leaves lasting marks on individuals, families, and communities."
One Book, One Coast is a new community reading initiative spanning California to Washington. The inaugural book is They Called Us Enemy by George Takei, which details his childhood incarceration with over 120,000 Japanese Americans during WWII. The initiative aims to foster conversation and reflection on themes of fear and prejudice in government policy. The graphic memoir format presents Takei's journey from childhood to understanding the impact of losing home, freedom, and civil rights, connecting personal experiences to broader American history.
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