This was a truly wonderful novel. A few scenes in the first 20% felt disjointed BUT - overall this is an amazing, emotional, vulnerable depiction of Takei’s life as a gay man (and so much more).

The writing and illustrations depicting the AIDS crisis made me unbelievably emotional. As did the juxtaposition of Takei’s brother cutting him off next to a depiction of them as children together in a concentration camp.

Although the current political climate is not as optimistic as it was at the end of this book, Takei reminds us in the final pages that we do not face it alone.

Takei was witness and participant to so munch history. It was incredible to hear his perspective, hopes, and fears through it all.