This graphic novel written by George Takei, shows his experience as a child accompanied by his family during World War II. Them being Japanese-Americans during this period of time, they had to go through some discriminatory acts which you could recognize throughout the novel. George and his family were ordered to evacuate their home and forced to move into concentration camps which would nearly last 3 years. Returning to Manzanar is an article related to this situation. You get to hear another point of view of a 10 year old going through the same unjust condition. Both these stories will most certainly give you a sense of empathy. Over 100,000 Japanese-Americans were sent to live in camps with horrible conditions, and were treated less because they were seen as an enemy to the country. Something interesting that I learned while reading the novel was that women were arrested simply because their husband had higher power or a higher position in the workforce. You can learn more about what they endured on the following website: Japanese Internment Camps

It saddens me that certain groups of individuals have to go through inequality simply because of their different background and physical features. What went on in World War II between the two countries was inhumane and selfish. The bombings that occurred weren’t necessary. Instead of both countries looking for peaceful reconciliation, they only caused more damage with great consequences. Warfare during this time changed the world forever, we can just hope it doesn’t get worse from here.