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Facing the Mountain : A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II by Daniel James Brown (2021, Hardcover)
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The result is an illuminating and spirited portrait of courage under fire.". -- Publishers Weekly (starred review). Dewey Decimal. Dewey Edition.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100525557407
ISBN-139780525557401
eBay Product ID (ePID)24050071352
Product Key Features
Book TitleFacing the Mountain : a True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II
Number of Pages560 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMilitary / World War II, Discrimination & Race Relations, Ethnic Studies / Asian American Studies, Military / United States, Military
Publication Year2021
IllustratorYes
GenreSocial Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
AuthorDaniel James Brown
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height2 in
Item Weight29.8 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2020-053098
Reviews"[A] bravura account the experiences of Japanese American soldiers and their families during WWII . . . Drawing from extensive firsthand accounts, Brown interweaves the stories of dozens of Japanese American soldiers with the experiences of their interned families back in the U.S., and tracks legal battles waged by Nisei who refused to sign loyalty oaths or register for the draft because they believed their civil rights had been violated. The result is an illuminating and spirited portrait of courage under fire." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal940.54/12730923956
SynopsisA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER One of NPR's "Books We Love" of 2021 Longlisted for the PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography Winner of the Christopher Award "Masterly. An epic story of four Japanese-American families and their sons who volunteered for military service and displayed uncommon heroism... Propulsive and gripping, in part because of Mr. Brown's ability to make us care deeply about the fates of these individual soldiers...a page-turner." - Wall Street Journal From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Boys in the Boat , a gripping World War II saga of patriotism and resistance, focusing on four Japanese American men and their families, and the contributions and sacrifices that they made for the sake of the nation. In the days and months after Pearl Harbor, the lives of Japanese Americans across the continent and Hawaii were changed forever. In this unforgettable chronicle of war-time America and the battlefields of Europe, Daniel James Brown portrays the journey of Rudy Tokiwa, Fred Shiosaki, and Kats Miho, who volunteered for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and were deployed to France, Germany, and Italy, where they were asked to do the near impossible. Brown also tells the story of these soldiers' parents, immigrants who were forced to submit to life in concentration camps on U.S. soil. Woven throughout is the chronicle of Gordon Hirabayashi, one of a cadre of patriotic resisters who stood up against their government in defense of their own rights. Whether fighting on battlefields or in courtrooms, these were Americans under unprecedented strain, doing what Americans do best--striving, resisting, pushing back, rising up, standing on principle, laying down their lives, and enduring.
LC Classification NumberD769.31
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- May 04, 2024
Great book from Author Brown about the World War II experiences of the Japanese-Americans, one of the most informative books ever published, ever. Pr
Great book from Author Brown about the World War II experiences of the Japanese-Americans, one of the most informative books ever published, ever. Previously read HC book, in Fine condition, very fast shipping and delivery.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 05, 2022
Best I have read concerning Japanese-Americans during WWII. Very personable.
Excellent book - best I have read concerning Japanese-Americans during WWII, very good condition, delivered on time.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 25, 2024
Great read
It is a big book, about halfway done but very informational.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 23, 2025
Facing the Mountain
Probably what I expected but I would have liked more battlefield stories versus background stories. But then, I guess you have to have a lot of background to understand the battle stories. Catch 22Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
