52 pages • 1 hour read
Monica SoneNisei Daughter
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1979A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Nisei Daughter recounts Monica Sone's childhood in Seattle's Japanese American community and her experience in internment camps during World War II. Sone navigates between two cultures, facing prejudice and family challenges, including her brother's death and tuberculosis. Eventually, she leaves the camp and finds personal success and a sense of identity. Includes themes of racial discrimination and internment.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Monica Sone's Nisei Daughter offers a poignant memoir that documents the Japanese American experience during World War II. Critics praise its candid portrayal of cultural identity and resilience. However, some note that its narrative pace occasionally lags. Overall, the book is lauded for its historical and emotional depth.
Who Should Read Nisei Daughter?
Fans of Farewell to Manzanar by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka will appreciate Nisei Daughter by Monica Sone. This memoir appeals to readers interested in Japanese-American history, personal narratives of resilience, and the cultural landscape of mid-20th century America.
RecommendedReading Age
13-18yearsBook Details
Asian Literature
Japanese Literature
History: Asian