#americanized

[vadapega]

[weirdthoughtsandideas]

I have heard of when animes have been broadcasted in the US, at least during the 90s and 00s, they often tried to make it seem like it took place in the US. Like very much americanized it.

But the funny thing is, there IS an anime that takes place in America. Candy Candy. And this anime was super popular everywhere it did air/get released in.

Candy Candy also takes place in 1910s America, so it’s historical fiction too.

But it was NEVER aired or dubbed in America at all. I think very few people there know about about it.

So it’s funny that they took ones that clearly took place in Japan and was like ”it’s America now” but never even touched one that actually took place in America.

[thatpyromofo]

[tejanaculturalstudiesminjares]

“Welcome to America, Indeed” by CGP Grey on Flickr. August 13, 2010

[oldfilmsflicker]

Americanized, 2020 (dir. Erica Eng)

[the--art--of--reading]

book review | Americanized: Rebel Without a Green Card

Author: Sara Saedi

Genre: memoir/biography, YA, nonfic

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

This is my second reading of Americanized and I came back because I couldn't get over the fact that a book about Immigrant Kid experiences could be so relatable and entertaining. Saedi gives readers and intimate into her teenage years and readers will laugh and cry along with her as she recounts everything from failed crushes to cherished family memories. What made this novel even sweeter is that Saedi not only recounts, but she reflects. She is not afraid to admit her shortcomings and regrets, making this book all the more refreshing.

Read on for the review :)

The overarching premise of this book is her family's tumultuous struggle with the immigration system. Their journey is something that will speak to readers who are in the same boat and will also help those who haven't had such an experience to sympathize. Her voice is witty and wonderfully snarky at times, making for a thoroughly entertaining read. This book is also interspersed with Saedi's take on common misconceptions about Iranian culture along with explainers about the US immigration system, original photos, and entries from her high school diaries further adding flavor to an already lively novel. Since this is a biography, I cannot comment on things such as plot or character development, but I can rate this book on its presentation. Saedi is an excellent writer who is able to convey honesty and introspection in a way that still allows her personality to shine through. There are definitely some adult themes in this, but I think Saedi's experiences will reflect what the many in the target audience (14-17) might also be going through. Readers looking for relatable, humorous content in a format that's fresh shouldn't hesitate to pick this up. Some similar novels would be Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek (memoir format, similar witty and honest voice), Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood (memoir partially taking place during Islamic Revolution in Iran), and Darius the Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram (wonderful insight into Persian culture and family dynamics).

[srvnz]

Many societies, particularly indigenous peoples, view culture as their richest heritage, without which they have no roots, history or soul. Its value is other than monetary. To commodify it is to destroy it.

Maude Barlow, “The Global Monoculture”