In 1942; Executive Order 9066 mandated the incarceration of 110;000 Japanese Americans; including men; women; children; the elderly; and the infirm; for the duration of the war. Allowed only what they could carry; they were given just a few days to settle their affairs and report to assembly centers. Businesses were lost; personal property was stolen or vandalized; and lives were shattered. The Japanese word gaman means "enduring what seems unbearable with dignity and grace. "Imprisoned in remote camps surrounded by barbed wire and guarded by soldiers with machine guns; the internees sought courage and solace in art. Using found materials at first and later what they could order by catalog; they whittled and carved; painted and etched; stitched and crocheted. What they created is a celebration of the nobility of the human spirit under adversity. THE ART OF GAMAN presents more than 150 examples of art created by internees; along with a history of the camps.Reviews". . . demonstrates the poignancy of the internment experience and the strength of the human spirit."-Alaska Airlines MagazineFrom the Hardcover edition.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. What a great resource this book is for teachers and librarians whose ...By Larry S. JonesWhat a great resource this book is for teachers and librarians whose professions call upon them to tell stories with the expertise that can entertain; educate; and pass on cultural traditions; as Binnie Wilkin; a real African Yoruba storyteller can do. But all the rest of us can be greatly enriched by this interesting and fascinating volume even if we mainly have an interest in human history or use stories at kids bedtime or to share a special event with friends at dinner. I have had the privilege of seeing Binnie Wilkin bring to life some of the worlds most meaningful stories with her characteristic hand; eye; and body movements which ofttimes evolve into dance. If you just want to enjoy a fun story you will find many scattered throughout this book; including many borne of the authors own vivid imagination. My favorite being a fanciful explanation of why African-Americans eat black-eye peas on New Years. There are many tips herein to help one tell a story; but the most important is to make the story your own so it can be told from the head and heart and not the printed page. However; these printed pages will help you do just that.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. SHE PROVIDES HELPFUL GUIDELINES AND USEFUL INSTRUCTIONS FOR OBSERVERSBy Gladys ColeBINNIE TATE WILKINS BOOK IS BOTH INFORMATIVE; INSPIRATIONAL AND ENTERTAINING. SHE PROVIDES HELPFUL GUIDELINES AND USEFUL INSTRUCTIONS FOR OBSERVERS; BEGINNERS; AND SEASONED STORYTELLERS. ANECDOTAL NOTES REGARDING HER MANY YEARS OF STORYTELLING ARE INFORMATIVE AND HUMOROUS. HAVING HAD THE PLEASURE OF OBSERVING HER UNIQUE USE OF MOVEMENT AND DANCE WITH STORIES; HER INSTRUCTIONS CAN PROVIDE CREATIVE EXPERIENCES FOR THE CLASSROOM AND STAGE.