The Horn Book Guide

RELIGION

Mann, Gurinder Singh , Numrich, Paul David , Williams, Raymond B.

Buddhists, Hindus, and Sikhs in America

160 pp. | Oxford | January, 2002 | Library ISBN 0-19-512442-1 $$24.00

(3) YA Religion in American Life series. This book detailing how three major faiths born in Asia have fared in this country emphasizes the common foes each religious group has faced--prejudice, assimilation, and generational antagonisms--rather than describing their tenets and practices. Black-and-white photos and reproductions of documents--some clear, others faded--complement the informative, accurate text. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Jack Forman