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

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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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