George Takei

George Takei’s They Called Us Enemy is an incredibly powerful and eye-opening graphic novel memoir. This amazing book follows George Takei as he recounts his childhood experience of being forcibly removed from his home in Los Angeles, California and incarcerated in a Japanese American internment camp during World War II. As a child, George was surrounded by love and security, yet suddenly found himself in an environment that was anything but. Through They Called Us Enemy, George bravely explores the tumultuous time he spent inside the camps, and the lasting effect of this traumatic experience on his life.

The emotionally charged story is brought to life with beautiful illustrations from artist Harmony Becker. Together, they create a vivid portrait of what it was like for George, his family, and all those affected by this dark period in our history. While They Called Us Enemy paints a somber picture of life during wartime, it also serves as a reminder that we must never forget our past if we are to move forward into a brighter future. With its compelling narrative and stunning visuals, this book is sure to leave readers captivated and inspired.