cbs5678's review
5.0
Facing The Mountain is the true story of Japanese Americans in World War II. These men served in the 442nd Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army and their motto “Go For Broke" tells all about how they performed their duties. These young men served their country despite intense anti Asian racism with tremendous bravery and loyalty.
I especially appreciated the author telling the story of four individuals, Katsugo "Kats" Miho, Fred Shiosaki, and Rudy Tokiwa, all who enlisted in the Army and Gordon Hirabayashi, a Quaker and conscientious objector. We follow their stories from shortly before the bombing of Pearl Harbor through the end of their lives. The discrimination they and their families suffered even after the war comes to life through their eyes. As a side note, it is sad and frightening to me that the book came out at a time that Asian Americans are again facing violence and prejudice in our country.
I especially appreciated the author telling the story of four individuals, Katsugo "Kats" Miho, Fred Shiosaki, and Rudy Tokiwa, all who enlisted in the Army and Gordon Hirabayashi, a Quaker and conscientious objector. We follow their stories from shortly before the bombing of Pearl Harbor through the end of their lives. The discrimination they and their families suffered even after the war comes to life through their eyes. As a side note, it is sad and frightening to me that the book came out at a time that Asian Americans are again facing violence and prejudice in our country.
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