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Facing the Mountain: A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II
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Facing the Mountain: A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II has already made my best list of 2022. It is certain to also be on my all time favorite list. The title clearly tells you what the book is about but the depth of these war heroes can only be appreciated in reading the book. I started this on audio, but knew quite quickly that the hard copy would be necessary for its acknowledgments, notes, resources, indexing, and of course the photos. Just to see the names of these men in print was worth the price of the book. I always wonder what more can be written about World War II and then am amazed when an author writes one that gives such insight to this tragic event in our history.
Two excellent websites Daniel Brown's Beyond The Book and The Testamonies of Japanese Americans Unjustly Incarcerated During World War II will give you a better than I could write in my review and hopefully draw you into its pages.
Daniel James Brown makes non-fiction jump alive and is easily understandable in its narrative style.
Two excellent websites Daniel Brown's Beyond The Book and The Testamonies of Japanese Americans Unjustly Incarcerated During World War II will give you a better than I could write in my review and hopefully draw you into its pages.
Daniel James Brown makes non-fiction jump alive and is easily understandable in its narrative style.
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Apr 14, 2022 10:55AM
I have the book but still hasn't read it. Hopefully I'll get to it some time this year. Thanks for the wonderful review!
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KayKay wrote: "I have the book but still hasn't read it. Hopefully I'll get to it some time this year. Thanks for the wonderful review!"Thank you Karen.
This is a book the begs choosing the time to read. I often have to consider content before reading non-fiction. There were parts that made me angry and others that were sad, as expected. Reading this at the wrong time could depress me. Not that I liked what happened any better, but I could read it without getting into a slump. It definitely has value. I wish we were given books like this to read in high school US History classes. Might have actually stayed awake and learned something.
Carol, this is on my list, but now I think I need to get a copy. Excellent review as always!
I know I didn't say much Angela but this book is well worth reading. You will do it justice when you get the time to read it.
The young men who fought in the 442nd in Italy were determined to prove their worth as Americans. Did the book note that they were one of the most highly decorated units during the war? Boys in the Boat was a very engaging book, too. Brown is very talented when it comes to making history come alive.
Richard wrote: "The young men who fought in the 442nd in Italy were determined to prove their worth as Americans. Did the book note that they were one of the most highly decorated units during the war? Boys in t..."
Yes, he did but many awards were not immediately forthcoming.
I am now reading Daniel James Brown's The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Saga of a Donner Party Bride.
Reading this finally. I don't know how difficult the content will be, but at 20% mark, I like what I've been reading so far. As a Chinese, I know some older generations still holding grudges against the Japanese who invaded many countries in Asia. I, along with many who were born and grew up in the 80s/90s, we let go of the past and embrace humanity. I was thinking some of my relatives who experienced the horror of WW2 would not approve me of reading this book. I read it simply I am curious about how the minority being treated in time of hardship. I read about the camps in the past but not enough. The author did a great job in researching the materials. Great content and well executed.
KayKay wrote: "Reading this finally. I don't know how difficult the content will be, but at 20% mark, I like what I've been reading so far. As a Chinese, I know some older generations still holding grudges agains..."Karen,
I understand the concern you express about our older generations feelings about who were considered our enemies during WWII. My uncle was killed during that war. We had German neighbors which was very difficult for our family. Yet these and the Japanese we are talking about were Americans, with many serving as said. It can be a difficult topic yet I, too feel we must move on.
Hope to hear more about your experience with this book.
Carol wrote: "KayKay wrote: "Reading this finally. I don't know how difficult the content will be, but at 20% mark, I like what I've been reading so far. As a Chinese, I know some older generations still holding..."I agree it was sad about how the Japanese American were being treated. The aftermath of war, looking back, we all know it was wrong and unconstitutional. I guess to me, the suspicion and mistrust were understandable during the time of uncertainty. It was only the reaction of the general public who turned their back to their neighbors and friends really upsetting me.
KayKay wrote: "Carol wrote: "KayKay wrote: "Reading this finally. I don't know how difficult the content will be, but at 20% mark, I like what I've been reading so far. As a Chinese, I know some older generations..."I also found it heartbreaking to read about how these Americans were treated by their communities.
My husband and I went on an Elderhostel on Lake Powell. Part of our kayaking group was a man whose family was incarcerated during the war. It really brought hope the indignity of this.
