Book Review: Not From Here: A Memoir By Allan G. Johnson
Dina Gilio-Whitaker
Volume 15, Number 1 (2025) 15 (1): 113-114
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.
Dina Gilio-Whitaker
Published August 14, 2025
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Not From Here: A Memoir By Allan G. Johnson, Temple University Press, 2015, 176 pages
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