Yasuke: The true story of the legendary African Samurai

Quite an interesting book. I am not sure what the idea of the book was or what got the writers to start it, however, it is a book that needs to be read by many around the world as it sheds light on onr of the first Africans to be in Japan

My 17 year old requested the book for one of his summer readings. He is enjoying the book and often shares the wonderful African history he is learning. One of the interesting points he shared with me was how some Asian cultures noted the difference in the color of complexions of people from the continent of Africa just as an observation and revering it! Period. I reiterated to him that when you are comfortable with who you are and what your are doing in life, then you are not threatened by the existence of others who look different and what they accomplish.

So far, I like learning about Feudal Japan and also learn about Yasuke too. At first, when I heard about Yasuke I thought he was a fictional character. I'm glad I was wrong once I started learning more about him. Now to have a book about him; that's even better.

Was so excited for it to be here

Very historically accurate biography, interesting but could do with some dramatisation with actual conversation to make it feel like the adventure I'm sure it was