WHAT STAFF ARE READING
Christine is the senior library assistant at West Slope Community Library.
She loves to read all genres but especially loves graphic novels,
memoirs and learning about history through memoirs.
What are you reading?
They Called Us Enemy by George Takei.
Why did you choose this book?
I
recently finished watching the original Star Trek and Star Trek, the
Next Generation series and I have been researching many of the writers
and actors involved in creating them. I think George Takei is a
riveting speaker. I love graphic memoirs and learning about history by
reading them.
What do you think of it so far?
I
thought knew about the history of Japanese internment in the United
States but I am learning a lot. The illustrations do a great job of
pairing the emotions and the gravity of the experiences with the text. I
like how the artist was able to capture the innocence of the kids and
the emotion of the adults. The story is conveyed beautifully through the
drawings.
Why do you think this is a great way to learn about history?
Most
of my history education centered on memorizing facts. My experience has
shown me that a lot of what I learned as true is actually subjective.
Who said it? Who is the authority on the topic? Reading a personal
account of historical events feels as close to the truth as possible.
Where is your favorite place to read?
The perfect reading chair – a high back, textured wool armchair that’s just deep enough to sit in cross-legged with one cat.
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