Facing the Mountain : A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II | 
Gosh, I‘ve read some really good books of late. I picked the tag because it was so important for me to read a non-fiction account of the Japanese internment camps.
5* = Loved It, want to shout out loud about this book! I do/will own/keep a physical copy. A+
4*= I liked it, would love to discuss. Solid B
3*=Meh, no need to discuss. Average C
2*=Nope D
1*=DNF F
pickOver the years Ive read several historical fiction books centered on the internment camps of Japanese Americans during WWII - but fictional romance focused. This NF based on IRL troops of Americans of Japanese descent is a terrible thing done and important to write down. It‘s a history we should learn and never forget.
All I had to see was “by the author of ‘The Boys in the Boat‘” and this thing was in my cart faster than you can say “cash or credit?”
pickFacing the Mountain is an affecting look at 4 Japanese-American young men thrust into a world of racism and hate as the US entered WWII. I especially enjoyed the story of conscientious objector Gordon Hirabayashi, who just seems like a marvelous guy. This is beautifully written and an important exploration of less told stories.
I *need* a copy of this!
