Facing The Mountain
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Facing The Mountain
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Boys in the Boat comes the gripping untold story of one of the most heroic units that fought in World War II.
On December 7th 1941, the Japanese Navy bombed Pearl Harbor. For many Americans, the surprise attack was a call to arms - but for the soldier sons of Japanese-American immigrant parents, it brought prejudice and scrutiny over where their loyalties lay.
In Facing the Mountain, Daniel James Brown tells the unforgettable story of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the Japanese-American heroes who displayed incredible courage on the brutal battlefields of Europe. Achieving the impossible in often near-suicidal missions, including rescuing a 'lost battalion' surrounded by Nazis in the French mountains, the 442nd went on to become one of the most decorated units in history. Yet at the same time, their parents were put in camps and stripped of their livelihoods, and an equally brave battle was being fought in the courtroom back home.
A cinematic tour de force, Facing the Mountain puts a real-life band of brothers in the history books where they belong and reminds us that victory is rarely as simple as we think.
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Facing the Mountain by Daniel James Brown is praised for its gripping and masterfully written narrative that highlights the courage and sacrifice of Japanese-American soldiers during World War II. The book intertwines personal stories with broader historical events, bringing attention to the overlooked contributions and experiences of the 442nd Nisei Regiment while they defied discrimination and injustice. Reviewers commend the work for its powerful storytelling, meticulous research, and for shedding light on a vital but underrepresented chapter of American history.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241356609
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 May 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 405g
Pages: 560
About the Author
Daniel James Brown is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Boys in the Boat, The Indifferent Stars Above, and Under a Flaming Sky. He has taught writing at San Jose State University and Stanford University. He lives outside Seattle.
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