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Nisei Daughter
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A memoir of a Japanese American girl growing up in Seattle and her family's experience during World War II internment.

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We do not lose our identities, we do not lose our pride, we do not lose our dignity because of the color of our skin.

Monica Itoi Sone

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Courage is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.

Monica Itoi Sone

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We can't escape from the past; however, we can change our attitude toward it.

Monica Itoi Sone

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We have no control over the cards we are dealt, but we are in complete control of how we play them.

Monica Itoi Sone

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Our differences are what make us unique and beautiful.

Monica Itoi Sone

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The ultimate measure of a person is not where they stand in moments of comfort and convenience, but where they stand at times of challenge and controversy.

Monica Itoi Sone

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