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Asians remained largely invisible in the history of Colorado until William Wei successfully put pen to paper to complete this scholarly narrative. It is much needed, as the sources available on the subject have been limited to a few publications. . . The greatest strength of Wei's book is how he narrates the personal histories of Asians in Colorado. -- Marie von Haas * Colorado Book Review * For all Asians in Colorado, this is a must-read book. -- Jules Nadeau * Asian Avenue Magazine * A compelling history of Asians in the state. -- Sandra Dallas * Denver Post * [Asians in Colorado brings] to light individual actors among the historical Chinese and Japanese American communities in Colorado-ones that could easily be forgotten. In some cases, these stories re-affirm a broader well-known arc in Asian American and American history, but at other times, he adds a useful complexity to our narratives that furthers the argument and showcases the need for local histories. -- Lily Wong * 8Asians.com *

[Asians in Colorado brings] to light individual actors among the historical Chinese and Japanese American communities in Colorado-ones that could easily be forgotten. In some cases, these stories re-affirm a broader well-known arc in Asian American and American history, but at other times, he adds a useful complexity to our narratives that furthers the argument and showcases the need for local histories. -- Lily Wong * 8Asians.com * A compelling history of Asians in the state. -- Sandra Dallas * Denver Post * For all Asians in Colorado, this is a must-read book. -- Jules Nadeau * Asian Avenue Magazine * Asians remained largely invisible in the history of Colorado until William Wei successfully put pen to paper to complete this scholarly narrative. It is much needed, as the sources available on the subject have been limited to a few publications. . . The greatest strength of Wei's book is how he narrates the personal histories of Asians in Colorado. -- Marie von Haas * Colorado Book Review * Asians in Colorado offers compelling arguments and innovative analysis, tidily packaged for general readers and undergraduate students. -- David Torres Rouff * Western Historical Quarterly *

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William Wei is professor of history at the University of Colorado. He is the author of The Asian American Movement.

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