Harmony Becker Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)

Following the success of his previous graphic memoir, George Takei unveils his most personal story for the first time. Known for his multifaceted roles as an actor, author, activist, and social media icon, Takei reveals a significant aspect of his life that remained hidden until October 27, 2005. In this memoir, he shares his journey of living in the closet and his decision to come out as gay at 68, a moment that transformed his life. Reuniting with the creative team behind his first memoir, Takei offers a powerful narrative that spans from his childhood crushes in the conformist 1950s to his rise as a global celebrity and the fear of exposure. This work presents a sweeping portrait of an iconic American navigating LGBTQ+ history. Through a blend of historical context and personal reflection, Takei illustrates the intertwining of personal and political struggles. The memoir captures the terror of feeling trapped, the anguish of voicing various issues while remaining silent about his own, the grief of losing friends to AIDS, and the joy of finding love with Brad Altman. It highlights his determination to declare that love openly and legally. Reflecting on his remarkable life, Takei serves as a candid witness to America’s progress and the value of that journey.

Winner of the 2023 Asian/Pacific American Award for Young Adult Fiction Literature Winner of the 2022 Kirkus Prize for Young Readers' Literature A 2021 Publishers Weekly Best Books of the Year A 2021 School Library Best Books of the Year A young adult graphic novel about three foreign exchange students and the pleasures, and difficulties, of adjusting to living in Japan. Living in a new country is no walk in the park—Nao, Hyejung, and Tina can all attest to that. The three of them became fast friends through living together in the Himawari House in Tokyo and attending the same Japanese cram school. Nao came to Japan to reconnect with her Japanese heritage, while Hyejung and Tina came to find freedom and their own paths. Though each of them has her own motivations and challenges, they all deal with language barriers, being a fish out of water, self discovery, love, and family.