Gina the Bonsai Girl: Texas Daughter of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team

This novel explores the enduring impact of wartime hysteria on Japanese American families, focusing on the story of Regina Walker, a war widow, and her daughter Gina, as they navigate love and prejudice in the 1950s. It highlights the heroism of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II and examines the long-term social consequences faced by Japanese Americans upon returning home. Through two intertwined love stories, the narrative sheds light on resilience and the challenges of cultural identity.