Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston

Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston (born September 26, 1934) is an American writer. She is best known for her autobiographical novel Farewell to Manzanar which talks about her personal experiences in World War II internment camps.

Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston
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Born (1934-09-26) September 26, 1934 (age 89)
Inglewood, California
Alma materSan Jose State University
Notable worksFarewell to Manzanar
SpouseJames D. Houston

Houston was born in Inglewood, California, on September 26, 1934.[1]

Other works include Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder (1984) with Paul G. Hensler as co-author, and Beyond Manzanar and Other Views of Asian-American Womanhood (1985).

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References

  1. "Discover Nikkei: Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston". DiscoverNikkei.org. 2007-01-09. Retrieved 2012-07-18.