Book Review: Not From Here: A Memoir By Allan G. Johnson

Dina Gilio-Whitaker

Volume 15, Number 1 (2025) 15 (1): 113-114

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.63428/q0fjem24

Keywords White Privilege, Settler Colonialism, American Identity, Immigrant Experience, Genocide Legacy, American Dream Narratives, Cultural Appropriation

Abstract

Allan G. Johnson's book, Not From Here, delves into the complexities of American identity, particularly for immigrants' descendants. Through a personal narrative of finding his father's final resting place, Johnson reflects on belonging, land relationships, and the ethical implications of American history. The book offers a brutally honest account of the American Dream, highlighting the author's family history and the legacy of genocide.

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Published August 14, 2025

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Book Review: Not From Here: A Memoir By Allan G. Johnson. (2025). Fourth World Journal, 15(1), 113-114. https://doi.org/10.63428/q0fjem24

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Not From Here: A Memoir By Allan G. Johnson, Temple University Press, 2015, 176 pages

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