The murder of Abraham Lincoln set off the greatest manhunt in American history. From April 14 to April 26; 1865; the assassin; John Wilkes Booth; led Union cavalry and detectives on a wild twelve-day chase through the streets of Washington; D.C.; across the swamps of Maryland; and into the forests of Virginia; while the nation; still reeling from the just-ended Civil War; watched in horror and sadness.James L. Swanson's Manhunt is a fascinating tale of murder; intrigue; and betrayal. A gripping hour-by-hour account told through the eyes of the hunted and the hunters; this is history as you've never read it before.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I really enjoyed this memoirBy NicoleI really enjoyed this memoir. It gave great insight into the childhood of an immigrant. I would have like mar to address the issues of depression and anorexia she goes through. She goes through both but doesn't talk much about their impact.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Amazing story; great readBy LoveMyBabyI had to choose a book off of a list for my graduate cross and chose this one. Best pick ever. The author draws you into her story about her immigration into America from Hong Kong and I was able to relate to her experiences in so many ways; despite being born an American. I love her writing and details and how she incorporates her first language and culture seamlessly with her story; without making it a history or course lesson. I laughed and cried and wished I could speak with her today; that's how amazing I found the book. I love to read; and have to read often for school and because I'm a teacher. I recommend this book to everyone because of how powerful the story is; no matter what your background or reason for reading.11 of 13 people found the following review helpful. Lonely daughter; sad heartBy Luan GainesFrom the first page; this moving memoir captures the essence of the transplanted life of a jook-kok; a Chinese-American child born in the old country. Born in Hong Kong; Elaine (her "American" name) immigrates to the United States when she is five years old. All her early childhood memories; the safety of a poor but well-ordered life are based on the identity and acceptance of her Hong Kong relatives. In America; Elaine's nuclear family lives with her father's sister and her family in Denver; Colorado. Most of this extended family works long; ardous hours in the kitchen of a Chinese restaurant; preparing "Chinese" food and washing dishes. With the adults engaged in economic survival; Elaine and her young cousin; San; spend many hours supervised by Elaine's non-English speaking mother. The most painful hours of Elaine's life are spent in school. She enters first grade with few language skills; unable to express herself adequately. Unable; as well; to defend herself against the taunts of the children; who call her "chink" and "slant-eyes". Gradually; as her command of language improves; as well as comprehension of American social nuances; Elaine begins to blend in with her classmates. With the longing of a child's heart; she is thrust daily into the fractured world of Chinese vs American. In spite of the painful solitude Elaine endures; she retains a strong sense of self; blindly reaching to make her life tolerable. Her mother will never comprehend the daughter's suffering; she has her own pain; and there are no Chinese words for what the child is experiencing. This is a heartbreaking story of culture shock and self-survival. Elaine's acceptance in America depends upon her ability to adapt; to read the signs of her environment. Ultimately; her life is split in half; between Chinese and American. She makes difficult choices; at the cost of her Chinese heart. She has written this memoir to reclaim that heart; and to tell her family she has not forgotten. But they cannot read English words and she is forever outside the embrace of her two cultures. In the last sentence; M. Elaine Mar tells us; "Like my grandfather; I'd immigrated; with no way to send for my family."
