A review by nickie1776
Facing the Mountain: A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II, by Daniel James Brown

5.0

I had a very heavy heart reading this book. The way that these Americans were treated while loving and serving the country in time of war is important for all Americans to know about. What the 442nd was able to accomplish was miraculous, and seeing the war from different fronts helped to give a broad understanding. One soldier's sister had gone to family in Hiroshima, Japan, while his dad was incarcerated here, and the soldier was fighting for the Allies in Italy. True stories are often crazier than fiction. I was left feeling pride, shame, and awe.

I wholeheartedly recommend this book. It's tough, but it's worth it.