dual nationality

5 Reasons for Dual Nationality: Reason #1

The origins of prejudice against dual nationality stem from war and the desire for certainty regarding who can be trusted when lives are at stake. If that is true, there seems to be little if any need for such prejudice in times of peace. Keeping that prejudice in play during times of peace communicates a perceived need for preparedness in case of future war. The deep symbiotic relationship between the U.S. and Japan has, long since, outgrown the need for such preparedness. So, keeping it in play is dishonorable.

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Memoir Out 10/15/2019 Available for Pre-Order

It was a long time coming, but my memoir comes out on 10/15/2019. It is available for pre-order via Target, Amazon, Barnes and Noble and other online outlets.  I will also be featuring it soon via my website.

For now, you can find it here via Amazon, here via Target, and here via Barnes and Noble:

“In this book the reader is offered the unique opportunity to explore not only the mind but also the  heart of a Japanese-American diplomat who “dares” to be proud of his dual heritage. In an age where “diversity” is touted as an important value to uphold, reality does not always live up to the struggles and aspirations of men and women whose very DNA is multicultural and multilingual. Ken Reiman’s passionately told and deeply personal story will inspire all those for whom “duality” is an integral part of who they are, not only as citizens but also as human beings. Society can only benefit from heeding his call to celebrate and utilize such rich human experiences for the good of others—and ultimately, for the creation of a better world—together.”

M. Antoni J. Ucerler, S.J., D.Phil.

Associate Professor of East Asian Studies &

Director, Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History

University of San Francisco

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