HugoAppeal,

Sorry, man, but I have to classify this as a repost. I've mention this book before in a "Current books reading" type thread. Yes, I've read this book. Personally, I thought the book was kinda boring. It reads like a college textbook, very dry. I had to force my self to finish reading it. All I got from Driven Out was the repeated, "Early Asian Americans were lynched, murdered, robbed, cheated, and stole from..." theme over and over again. The author just states facts, but doesnt really get into any detail or dissection of them. The information in in this book is a part of American history and it should be included in any American History text book. What was interesting to find out was that sometimes Asian Americans were the perpretrators of crimes against their own people. I also found it interesting that Asian Americans were the first minorities to sue for civil rights and equality, but were almost always denied. I did like the fact the author used actual newsclippings to support her claims. It's an important book to read, but try to find it on DVD if you can. Hahahaha! Just joking folks!

Side Note: DId you know that there were Asian Americans who fought in the Civil War?? It's true! Check out for yourself:

Asian/Pacific Americans in the US Army