What was Manzanar like?

Question

In 1942 all the Japenese were sent to Manzanar. I'm pretty sure it was awful but in the book farewell to manzanar near the end no one wants to leave manzanar, why???? Thank you.

Answer 1

Because they had already been taken from their homes once. They were forced into Manzanar, then made do with what they had and rebuilt and formed a community, and then were forced to leave that community too. They had no prospects outside of the camp, no assured residences or jobs, so they were fearful to leave.