Althea Danielski

Nisei Resistance and Resilience

History & Biography

“This powerful biography of Dr. Maruyama comes when we most desperately need a reminder of the dark history and continuing legacy of Asian American racism in the United States. Purvis-Smith has written a meticulously researched and entertainingly crafted story of a beautiful soul whose resistance and resilience are inspirational. Through Purvis-Smith’s captivating retelling, we witness Maruyama’s struggles against discrimination and other challenges to live an authentic life of service while in search of eternal truths.”