Becoming American: a Memoir by Cary Lowe

Becoming American: a Political Memoir by Cary Lowe

Here are a few reviews of the book:

Like many Baby Boomers, Cary Lowe’s life has been defined by the traumas and dramas he was born into in the horrific aftermath of World War II, growing up as a displaced European in 1950s “normal” America, the civil rights movement, 1960s political activism, environmental law. Lowe’s journey in this memoir is the saga of an entire generation.

          Claudia Dreifus, Journalist, Professor, and Co-Author of Higher Education?

This story illuminates the immigrant experience and should be read by anyone interested in the meaning of becoming an American.

          Edith Eger, Author of the New York Times bestseller The Choice

In a superbly written memoir, Cary Lowe takes us through his childhood growing up in a family of Holocaust survivors in post-war Europe. We go on to share his subsequent experience of becoming part of American culture, shaping him into an advocate for social and economic justice.

          Mark C. Jackson, Award-winning author of the The Tales of Zebadiah Creed trilogy

Cary Lowe’s award-winning memoir Becoming American is a unique coming-of-age story of a boy from post-World War II Austria who immigrates to the U.S. as a teenager and embraces the ideals of democracy. He dedicates his life to the advancement of social justice through political activism and the law. An inspiring tale of vision and the determination to make a difference.

           Heidi Langbein-Allen, Author of Save the Last Bullet

Cary Lowe is one of the most extraordinary people I’ve ever known. His life story is an inspiration and is a tribute to what it means to be an engaged American.

          Barbara Bry, San Diego City Councilmember

These stories bring to life the times and causes that challenged America to live up to its ideals. And those lessons need to be absorbed still in the struggles of these days for justice and democracy.

          Heather Booth, Noted political and community organizer

A well-written memoir chronicling the intriguing life and influences of a post-war Jewish child who becomes an American lawyer and activist.

          Sublime Book Review

A fascinating and often poignant immigrant story. … It may be a cliche to call someone’s story one that could only happen in America, but that’s about the only way to describe Cary D. Lowe’s memoir, BECOMING AMERICAN, an enjoyable, breezy read about a man of the baby boom generation who lived a very unique life.

          IndieReader