April 20, 2021 – The Rotary Club of Del Mar conducted a Zoom book club with a discussion of the book “They called Us Enemy”, by George Takai. The discussion ran from 6 pm to 7 pm. among 10 club members; Beth, Dugan, Matt, Janice, Brett, Donna, Patty. The meeting and book selection was by Beth Westburg.
“They Called Us Enemy” is a stunning graphic memoir recounting actor/author/activist George Takei’s childhood imprisoned within American concentration camps during World War II. Experience the forces that shaped an American icon — and America itself — in this gripping tale of courage, country, loyalty, and love. This is the 2020 One Book, One San Diego selection. One Book, One San Diego is our region’s premier literary program, presented in partnership between KPBS and over 80 public libraries, service organizations and educational institutions. Now in its 15th year, the purpose is to bring our community closer together through the shared experience of reading and discussing the same book.