In an epic story that spans 150 years and continues to the present day; Iris Chang tells of a people’s search for a better life—the determination of the Chinese to forge an identity and a destiny in a strange land and; often against great obstacles; to find success. She chronicles the many accomplishments in America of Chinese immigrants and their descendents: building the infrastructure of their adopted country; fighting racist and exclusionary laws; walking the racial tightrope between black and white; contributing to major scientific and technological advances; expanding the literary canon; and influencing the way we think about racial and ethnic groups. Interweaving political; social; economic; and cultural history; as well as the stories of individuals; Chang offers a bracing view not only of what it means to be Chinese American; but also of what it is to be American.
#72374 in Books Jan T Gross 2002-10-29 2002-10-29Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.80 x .60 x 5.10l; .42 #File Name: 0142002402240 pagesNeighbors The Destruction of the Jewish Community in Jedwabne Poland
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Something too important to be missedBy Carol E. SmaldinoThis is really a must read. And must ponder; feel about and think about. For anyone who wants to push away visions of hatred and what it can do; and people can do under its power; this is a mandatory reminder.It should; I feel be read with the humility that it can happen to many if not all of us.I wanted to push away my experience of other Jews having spoken about Polish antisemitism (mind you I know personally of heroes in Poland as well) and I didn't want to even consider the validity.It's impossible not to.This is written extremely well; and a small book is appreciated. The author's attention to implications and roots of the phenomena described here; is also appreciated.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Important book to read.By K. LiangRecommend this alongside Browning's "Ordinary Men" and Goldhagen's "Hitler's Willing Executioners." It is important to know the truth; even if death cannot be undone. We owe it to the victims to know what they went through; and who was responsible. This book is a dark and yet revealing portrayal of human nature.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. This tells the story of a town in Poland that ...By martinThis tells the story of a town in Poland that you may not have heard of. It is hard to believe that people can treat others in that way. It is another book of the Holocaust and worth reading to learn more about that period that often goes unheard of.
