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Strangers from a Different Shore: A History of Asian Americans, Updated and Revised Edition [Paperback]

Ronald Takaki
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September 23, 1998 0316831301 978-0316831307 Revised and Updated
In an extraordinary blend of narrative history, personal recollection, & oral testimony, the author presents a sweeping history of Asian Americans. He writes of the Chinese who laid tracks for the transcontinental railroad, of plantation laborers in the canefields of Hawaii, of "picture brides" marrying strangers in the hope of becoming part of the American dream. He tells stories of Japanese Americans behind the barbed wire of U.S. internment camps during World War II, Hmong refugees tragically unable to adjust to Wisconsin's alien climate & culture, & Asian American students stigmatized by the stereotype of the "model minority." This is a powerful & moving work that will resonate for all Americans, who together make up a nation of immigrants from other shores.

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From Publishers Weekly

"Takaki has written a vibrant, rich history that gives back a voice to countless 'invisible Americans.' His broad, multi-ethnic survey is peopled with real individuals, allowing us to experience their loneliness, separation from families, struggles for survival," praised PW . Photos. Author tour.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Library Journal

This popular history of Asian Americans--Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, Vietnamese, Filipinos, and Indians--based frequently on primary sources, shows how they have made their presence felt in America from the early 1800s. Their immigration has been marked by the cruelty of forced labor, poverty, and intense prejudice. Many had come searching for a better life after hearing tales of gold nuggets on city streets, money on trees, and the famed "gold mountain." Instead, they found the endless chopping of sugar cane, the sweat of laundries, the backache of building railroads. Later generations discovered the lack of opportunity despite prestigious university degrees. This is fascinating reading, highly recommended.
- Kitty Chen Dean, Nassau Community Coll., Garden City, N.Y.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 640 pages
  • Publisher: Little, Brown and Company; Revised and Updated edition (September 23, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0316831301
  • ISBN-13: 978-0316831307
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1 x 8.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,216 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written book on the History of Asian Americans September 16, 2001
By Dizziey
Format:Paperback
Ronald Takaki did an excellent job in writing the Asian Americans experience from the first generation of immigrants to current issues that are affecting Asian Americans today. One of Takaki's aims in this book is to tell his readers the role of Asian-Americans in shaping the history of America. Many, he believes, held the view that being an American means being "white" which is far from the truth.

Takaki uses a variety of sources such as personal recollection, oral testimonies, newspapers, court cases, personal observations, among others. This makes his writings very credible indeed.

One of Takaki's aim is to bring a deeper understanding of Asian-Americans to his readers. Reading his book enables you to understand the Asian culture, their beliefs, ideas and why they become who they are today. Besides that, Takaki does not focus on only one ethnic group but several others that make up the so called "Asian American" minority group.

I recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about Asian Americans and the roles they played in shaping America today. It is important to learn about different ethnic group as the history of America is essentially a history of immigrants and it is important for us not to neglect this minority group which has made tremendous contributions to the nation and its society.

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars "What's the Difference?" May 19, 2000
Format:Paperback
A common struggle exists for citizens of America, specifically Asian-Americans; the question ironically is: are we Americans at all? Hawaii, where Asians are the majority, sets the background for immigration in the early 1900's. Ronald Takaki does an excellent job of giving accurate details of the start of early 1st generation Asians.

Surprisingly unprejudiced, Takaki uses superb quotes to give opinions and feeling of the Asian-Americans. Along with emotional impact, _Strangers From a Different Shore_ contains many stories, statistics, and laws providing the sense of what rights and true freedom Asian-Americans really had in the land of equals.

A well researched book, with almost every paragraph containing reference to many other articles and books, Takaki provides specific sections for major Asian ethnicities, and general details for the many other countries out there. With details of competition of Asian races among each other, leaving nothing out. Takaki does not side to Japanese as the most neglected or accepted, and gives information of the faults of Japanese among the ethnicities as well.

_Strangers From a Different Shore_ also gives the dramatic accounts of WWII, a strong turning point from the involvement of Japan and its victims. Retelling the involvement of many Asians serving America's army, it also includes the story of the 442/100 and the internment/relocation (not concentration) of the Japanese

Jumping to current day society, Asians are still struggling to become part of America. Asians currently battling many stereotypes still, which are viewed as factual information, brings Takaki to dissect some of the newer passive racial markings.

I find this book dead accurate, and backed up very well (just look at the bibliography). I have found _Strangers From a Different Shore_ a great read and recommend this book to everyone. It might not provide the same experience as an Asian-American would have, but hopefully all can relate to it no matter what race.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book October 22, 2005
Format:Paperback
This book, Strangers From a Different Shore by Ronald Takaki, is a great book to read. Ron Takaki tells stories about how Asian Americans travel to America, to find a better job. They leave behind their families not knowing if they are going to come back. This book covers many Asian races like the Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, Filipinos, Indians, Vietnamese and other Asian races that journeyed to America in search of prosperity. As an Asian American myself, this book has taught me more about my ancestors than our history books. If you are interested in Asian Americans, I suggest reading this book because it will make things more clear about Asian American history as well as their hardships of landing into a unknown world where Caucasians are jealous, angry and ready to kill because of so many people taking their jobs. Ronald Takaki describes in detail how Asian Americans had to overcome all their hardships. Like getting false papers, traveling by boat to America, imprisonment on Angel Island, how they searched for gold, etc. Ronald Takaki writes an ideal "textbook" about Asian Americans, but this "textbook" does not seem to feel like one. It is fun to read, enjoyable, and informative. This is one of the best books that I have read in a long time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars ASIAN AMERICANS
DEFINATELY RECOMMEND IT TO HISTORY BUFFS INTERESTED IN THE IMMIGRATION OF ASIANS IN HAWAII AND THE MAINLAND. GOOD AND INTERESTING INFORMATION.
Published 2 months ago by Luana Tury
5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable
This passage fill me with so many feelings:

"Like the planters of Hawaii, employers of Chinese labor and their supporters had also devised a divide-and-control strategy. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Max Golding
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Interesting
This book was a required book for a college course. It has turned out to be very interesting learning about the Asian Culture!
Published 3 months ago by Robin L. Blattel
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read.
Ronald Takaki is one of the most significant historians in the US. I think all Americans should read this book! :)
Published 4 months ago by ambie
5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME
good packaging! it came really really fast. i wasn't expect it to arrive so fast but overall... good services! (:
Published 5 months ago by JaymeeKemi
5.0 out of 5 stars asian history class
this book is really good. when i took asian history, this book was the class book to read. i hardly read but this book was actually good. Read more
Published 14 months ago by andrew86
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Bought it used. A little beat up but no more so than advertised. And the price was very good and it came quick.
Published 19 months ago by Jack Public
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Im not a big fan of reading, but this book is very informative and at the same time easy and enjoyable to read. Read more
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"Strangers" is a comprehensive history of Asian American immigration into the US. This is history that one will not get from mainstream history classes. Dr. Read more
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