Episode 18: George Takei

De: Michele Norris

Narrado por: Michele Norris

Michele is joined by author, civil rights activist, and famed Star Trek actor George Takei. George’s story of his mother’s kitchen is far different than our other guests—he didn’t have one growing up. He shares his harrowing experiences living in an internment camp as a child, how he adjusted to life after, and what led to becoming Sulu. He’ll also share two foods that gave him solace throughout his life: his mother’s East LA-influenced tacos and her “footballs,” or Iniri.

George Takei is a social media superstar, Grammy-nominated recording artist, New York Times bestselling author, and pioneering actor whose career has spanned six decades. He has appeared in more than 40 feature films and hundreds of television roles, and he has used his success as a platform to fight for social justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and marriage equality.

Find the episode transcript here: https://www.audible.com/ymk/episode18

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Always interesting

I always walk away feeling better informed and very entertained. I also love Ms. Norris’s voice, so that makes listening a real pleasure.

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Mr. Takei's story was riveting. So much history and some painful truths. However his and his family's resilience and perseverance are simply amazing.