Mack Mayeda

Manzanar Daze and Cold Nights Mack Mayeda

Mack Mayeda was born in Los Angeles, California and grew up on strawberry
farms in various areas of Los Angeles and Orange Counties. He graduated
from Excelsior High School and then went to Japan to continue his studies
while Japan was at war with China.
He was able to return to the United States before World War II was declared,
only to be incarcerated at the concentration camp at Manzanar from 1942 to
1945 because of his Japanese ancestry.
All who were incarcerated were uniquely affected. This book is a compilation
of his experiences and memories of the life he had behind the barbed wire
fences at Manzanar.