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One of the best books I have read in a long time.
I thought it would get confusing and I would become overwhelmed with the time jumping and different points of view, but the short chapters made it easy to read and follow along.
I thought it would get confusing and I would become overwhelmed with the time jumping and different points of view, but the short chapters made it easy to read and follow along.
This Lent the Hallow prayer app is utilizing "A Song for Nagasaki" as reflection on suffering and hope. This true story of the Japanese man, Takashi Nagai, may be one of the most poignant and beautiful books I have ever read. Takashi is wholly a patriot, in the Japanese sense of the word and a dedicated scientist in the evolving field in the early third of the 20th century of radiology. The death of his mother gives him glimpse into something inexplicable and undescribable, and becomes the foundation of his quest that ultimately leads him to Christianity.
The atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki was less than 300 hundred yards from Takashi's office in the local hospital where he was working August 9, 1945. Through horrific struggles in the center of nuclear devastation, Takashi's faith actually deepens and his strength is often attributed to the rebuilding of the faith, and the rebuilding of Nagasaki. [5/5]
The atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki was less than 300 hundred yards from Takashi's office in the local hospital where he was working August 9, 1945. Through horrific struggles in the center of nuclear devastation, Takashi's faith actually deepens and his strength is often attributed to the rebuilding of the faith, and the rebuilding of Nagasaki. [5/5]
Fast and furious! Konrath has a wicked imagination!
A Mother's Reckoning: Living in the Aftermath of Tragedy
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Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Parenting & Relationships, Self-Help
Book Type: Paperback
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Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Parenting & Relationships, Self-Help
Book Type: Paperback
I think Sue Klebold did a really, really good job of describing the absolute terror she and her family experienced as being related to a person who committed both murder and suicide in exceptionally well-known and televised school shooting.
As a person who had a school shooting in her home community, as a high schooler, a few years before Columbine, I was certainly nervous to read this book. Yet, Klebold holds nothing back, sugar coats nothing, and also is exceptionally open and warm.
As a person who had a school shooting in her home community, as a high schooler, a few years before Columbine, I was certainly nervous to read this book. Yet, Klebold holds nothing back, sugar coats nothing, and also is exceptionally open and warm.
1666 by Lora Chilton is published by Sibylline Press, an imprint that seeks to to "publish the brilliant work of women authors over 50!" Lora Chilton is member of the Patawomeck Tribe. The book is based on research through interviews with tribal elders, colonial documents, and a study of the Patawomeck language. This book is a story of courage, resilience, and survival. It is about a journey home. It is the story of the fact that, despite every effort to destroy them, the tribe survives today. An emotional, heart-wrenching story recounting an unforgettable history.
Read my complete review at http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2025/04/1666.html
Reviewed for NetGalley.
Read my complete review at http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2025/04/1666.html
Reviewed for NetGalley.
Donna C. (g-ma) reviewed on + 3176 more book reviews
This ended up being surprise book
It was moving very slow to the point I thought about quitting but then it finally started getting into the nitty gritty of the lives of the 3 women on the block, from that point it was hard to put down as you wanted to know what was going to happen page after page
It was moving very slow to the point I thought about quitting but then it finally started getting into the nitty gritty of the lives of the 3 women on the block, from that point it was hard to put down as you wanted to know what was going to happen page after page
The Comfort of Ghosts (Maisie Dobbs, Bk 18)
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Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Hardcover
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Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Hardcover
Marcia C. reviewed on + 686 more book reviews
Up to page 237, this is an engaging mystery novel about the role of some orphan kids in London during World War II. But then everything wraps up neatly and ANOTHER story line starts, unrelated to the first 12 chapters. No, that's not good novelistic practice! I guess the author wanted to wrap things up from the past since this is her last entry in this series. But for me, that made the book a don't-read. Too bad.
All That it Takes (McKenzie Family Romance, Bk 2)
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Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Romance, Christian Books & Bibles
Book Type: Paperback
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Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Romance, Christian Books & Bibles
Book Type: Paperback
Nicole Deese is an auto-read author. She creates complex characters, places them in challenging real-life situations, and adds humor and faith to craft five-star novels.
All That It Takes picks up where All That Really Matters, the first book in the Mackenzie Family duology, ends and I was eager to return to this world. Valerie and her young son left Alaska to begin a new chapter in Washington state, but their carefully made plans fall apart as soon as they arrive. Miles is a pastor with a passion for international ministry, but job changes demand he focus his efforts locally. Can each of them find peace and happiness in their new reality?
This was a five-star read, and not only because the heroine and I share a first name! Other aspects I enjoyed included the politics of being employed at a megachurch, being mentored through an elite creative competition, and the heroine using her skills to reconcile with her past and support other women.
All That It Takes picks up where All That Really Matters, the first book in the Mackenzie Family duology, ends and I was eager to return to this world. Valerie and her young son left Alaska to begin a new chapter in Washington state, but their carefully made plans fall apart as soon as they arrive. Miles is a pastor with a passion for international ministry, but job changes demand he focus his efforts locally. Can each of them find peace and happiness in their new reality?
This was a five-star read, and not only because the heroine and I share a first name! Other aspects I enjoyed included the politics of being employed at a megachurch, being mentored through an elite creative competition, and the heroine using her skills to reconcile with her past and support other women.
Runners by Phil Oakley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This absorbing family drama continues as the nation survives the Depression, Prohibition, and World War II.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This absorbing family drama continues as the nation survives the Depression, Prohibition, and World War II.
Runners is the second book in Phil Oakley's fictional saga based on his own family history, and it is an emotional and heart-wrenching dive into not only theirs but also the nation's past. The author gives readers truly relatable characters, putting names and faces on previously anonymous beings who survived the Depression, Prohibition, the Dust Bowl devastation of Oklahoma, and World War II. These events deeply affected his and every other family in the country during those times.
Judge Walter Oakley and his wife, Ada, are undoubtedly strong people, but after the constant strain of the times and the barrage of personal family tragedies, the cracks in their armor began to show. It was quite an emotional rollercoaster reading what they experienced. Early on, I wept along with Ada when she had no idea where young Ray had gone off to, whether he was alive or dead, whether she'd ever see her youngest child ever again, all while grieving the loss of an elder son, Glenn.The book is rife with vibrant settings and vivid descriptions, and I easily imagined what it was like for Ray to ride the rails while learning it was not at all the romantic experience as pictured in films. The same can be said of Ralph's activities on the Louisiana coast, smuggling liquor, or Jimmie's wild child life drinking and partying in speakeasies. The stories are so visual I felt like I was seeing things firsthand alongside the characters. The author tells an absorbing tale. For being two strong pillars of their community, the Oakley's children almost all sow a lot of wild oats or live recklessly. Some eventually learn a lesson and come out better for the experience, while others do not.
As this is the second book in the series, much of what I imagine was covered in the previous book, had I read it, would have helped me enjoy and understand this one better. I had some difficulty figuring out who many of the characters were, having to determine that from context as the story progressed. The author often mentioned names of people who hadn't been introduced in this book at that point, and that was confusing. Sometimes, an explanation would soon follow, as in the case of Jimmie's friend, Lewis. Still, at other times, I was left in the dark for quite some time, as in the case of figuring out how many children there were in the Oakley family, their names, genders (Jimmie), and their position in the family. Their backstories were missing from this book in the series. I also experienced a bit of confusion regarding the timeline as the author jumps around some as he picks up the story of a different sibling. Eventually, my understanding did clear up, but by that time, I was well into the family drama. I feel that for the best reading experience, the two books should be read in chronological order.I recommend RUNNERS to readers of historical fiction, family dramas and sagas, especially those who enjoy stories based on real people.
I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advanced Review Copy from the author through Lone Star Book Blog Tours.
Wow! I've never read anything by this author before, but he is good. When first starting it I wasn't sure I'd like it, as I tend to avoid thrillers. But its World War II setting kept me going. Especially as I was familiar with the real history of the events and organizations depicted in the novel. I finished it in less than two days.
And it didn't hurt that the author has the same first and last name as my favorite, childhood cowboy hero.
And it didn't hurt that the author has the same first and last name as my favorite, childhood cowboy hero.
Still reading it but some good points made!
The Power Chord Behind Tom
Mike Campbell was Tom Petty's right-hand man, his lead guitarist throughout his recording career. He, along with his co-writer, Ari Surdoval, has written a rare gem: a truly enjoyable rock and roll biography. Unlike many other musician autobiographies, Campbell avoids self-congratulation and doesn't overstate his significance in the music industry.
Tom Petty's backup group, the Heartbreakers, were integral to his signature sound. Mike Campbell, the lead guitarist, was an essential member, notably co-writing hits like "Refugee," "I Won't Back Down," and "You Got Lucky." His distinctive guitar work, as exemplified in the outro solo of "Running Down a Dream," is unforgettable. Campbell's influence extended beyond Petty's work, collaborating with artists such as Stevie Nicks and Don Henley, co-writing Henley's iconic songs "Boys of Summer" and "Heart of the Matter," as well as Nicks's "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around."
Early in his life, Campbell faced many challenges. Growing up in poverty in Florida, he was forced to sell his blood plasma for $15 a day to buy food before finding success. The book also explores the journey of Petty and Campbell's early band, Mudcrutch, as it evolved into the Heartbreakers, including the difficulties they encountered. The band struggled to find its unique sound while dealing with producers, record companies, and internal conflicts. Resentment grew within the group due to the "Tom Petty and..." label and Petty's eventual dominance over the other members, who were told by management that they were merely "sidemen," and would be compensated as such. Campbell found himself acting as a mediator between Petty and the rest of the band, persuading them to stay together despite the challenges.
Mike Campbell's unassuming nature is part of what makes his book such a good read. He puts making the best music above all else, even if it means deferring to Petty and sometimes being at a disadvantage because of it. While the book includes stories and mentions names like Harrison, Dylan, and the Stones, it never becomes a gossipy tell-all. Although Tom Petty is no longer with us, Mike Campbell continues to make music and, thankfully, has shared the Heartbreaker journey with us.
...somethings are over
Some things go on
And part of me you carry
A part of me is gone -- "Walls" Tom Petty
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Mike Campbell was Tom Petty's right-hand man, his lead guitarist throughout his recording career. He, along with his co-writer, Ari Surdoval, has written a rare gem: a truly enjoyable rock and roll biography. Unlike many other musician autobiographies, Campbell avoids self-congratulation and doesn't overstate his significance in the music industry.
Tom Petty's backup group, the Heartbreakers, were integral to his signature sound. Mike Campbell, the lead guitarist, was an essential member, notably co-writing hits like "Refugee," "I Won't Back Down," and "You Got Lucky." His distinctive guitar work, as exemplified in the outro solo of "Running Down a Dream," is unforgettable. Campbell's influence extended beyond Petty's work, collaborating with artists such as Stevie Nicks and Don Henley, co-writing Henley's iconic songs "Boys of Summer" and "Heart of the Matter," as well as Nicks's "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around."
Early in his life, Campbell faced many challenges. Growing up in poverty in Florida, he was forced to sell his blood plasma for $15 a day to buy food before finding success. The book also explores the journey of Petty and Campbell's early band, Mudcrutch, as it evolved into the Heartbreakers, including the difficulties they encountered. The band struggled to find its unique sound while dealing with producers, record companies, and internal conflicts. Resentment grew within the group due to the "Tom Petty and..." label and Petty's eventual dominance over the other members, who were told by management that they were merely "sidemen," and would be compensated as such. Campbell found himself acting as a mediator between Petty and the rest of the band, persuading them to stay together despite the challenges.
Mike Campbell's unassuming nature is part of what makes his book such a good read. He puts making the best music above all else, even if it means deferring to Petty and sometimes being at a disadvantage because of it. While the book includes stories and mentions names like Harrison, Dylan, and the Stones, it never becomes a gossipy tell-all. Although Tom Petty is no longer with us, Mike Campbell continues to make music and, thankfully, has shared the Heartbreaker journey with us.
...somethings are over
Some things go on
And part of me you carry
A part of me is gone -- "Walls" Tom Petty
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The Lady's Last Mistake: A Bow Street Duchess Romance (Bow Street Duchess Mystery Series)
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Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Romance
Book Type: Paperback
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Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Romance
Book Type: Paperback
I was disappointed by this author's first book in this series, MURDER AT THE SEVEN DIALS. I swore I wouldn't read another of this series. I am willing to eat crow. This one, the eighth of the series, is a keeper. This story is fascinating, and no one has a "gift."
Lady Cassandra has a terrible secret. She has decided never to marry and instead throws her support and money behind a home for unwed girls. Physician and fourth son of a marquess, Lord Grant Thornton likes his rake reputation. However, there is a serious side to him that includes a free clinic in the poorest part of London.
Before long, these two adversaries meet in the one place where they want no one to know about their secret, independent lives. This is an engaging story. However, I knocked off a half-point for the unlikeliness of the plot. Overall score = 4.5 stars.
Bow Street Duchess Mystery
1. Murder at the Seven Dials (2023)
2. Death at Fournier Downs (2023)
3. Silence of Deceit (2023)
4. Penance for the Dead (2023)
5. Fatal by Design (2023)
6. Nature of the Crime (2024)
7. Taken to the Grave (2024)
** 8. The Lady's Last Mistake (2024)
Lady Cassandra has a terrible secret. She has decided never to marry and instead throws her support and money behind a home for unwed girls. Physician and fourth son of a marquess, Lord Grant Thornton likes his rake reputation. However, there is a serious side to him that includes a free clinic in the poorest part of London.
Before long, these two adversaries meet in the one place where they want no one to know about their secret, independent lives. This is an engaging story. However, I knocked off a half-point for the unlikeliness of the plot. Overall score = 4.5 stars.
Bow Street Duchess Mystery
1. Murder at the Seven Dials (2023)
2. Death at Fournier Downs (2023)
3. Silence of Deceit (2023)
4. Penance for the Dead (2023)
5. Fatal by Design (2023)
6. Nature of the Crime (2024)
7. Taken to the Grave (2024)
** 8. The Lady's Last Mistake (2024)
Alice B. reviewed on + 3651 more book reviews
Gwen Cooper adopted a three week old eyeless cat. He was totally blind. She fell in love with him. He fell in love with her, and she took him home for a cat that she thought, and most people thought would be limited. Homer did not live in himself to anything he was hyperactive, but he was a lot of fun and everyone who got to know Homer loved him, and this is the story of Homer, the goofy crazy black blind cat. Rejoice and enjoy.
The Lineup: The World's Greatest Crime Writers Tell the Inside Story of Their Greatest Detectives
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Paperback
Author:
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Paperback
While I appreciated all the short essays about the various authors and their central characters, I especially liked those which dealt with authors I have read. Would the narratives about the other authors convince me to read their output? Possibly, if I didn't have so many unread volumes in my library. So I will reluctantly say that I can't afford to start other series when I have so many unread in my home. I recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in the process of writing about and generating a main character for a series.
When The Actor Inspired Chaos and Bloodshed
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Paperback
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Paperback
When The Actor Inspired Chaos and Bloodshed by Nicholas Litchfield
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The riveting tale of an actor unwittingly drawn into an obsessed director's dangerous vision for an action/adventure cult film.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The riveting tale of an actor unwittingly drawn into an obsessed director's dangerous vision for an action/adventure cult film.
When the Actor Inspired Chaos and Bloodshed is Nicholas Litchfield's riveting story of a struggling Hollywood actor cast as the "career-making" lead in a South American director's upcoming action/adventure film. Enticed by his agent's claims that this is sure to be his break-out role and the director's early successes, actor Dominic Graves soon finds himself heading to Uruguay, anticipating 10 weeks on set in a beautiful seaside location. However, the amenable location may end up being the only promise fulfilled of the entire experience.
Dominic Graves is a 31-year-old, five-year veteran of the Hollywood scene, but with only a handful of B-movie credits to his name, his signature megawatt smile is starting to dim. His agent, Bernie Finkelman, a horrid and abusive old man with rumored ties to the Mafia, is no longer an active advocate for Dominic's career and has sold him a few "bill of goods" jobs in the past, so he's understandably wary. However, Dominic, who has earned a reputation for hard drinking and carousing while on a project, starts drinking on the flight to Uruguay and takes some of his worst, self-destructive habits with him into this new opportunity, negatively impressing the other members of the cast and crew. Ignatio Martinez, the vision-driven and cliche-spouting director, only contributes to Dominic's troubles with pre-dawn to late-night workdays, no downtime, and numerous unnecessary takes of scene after scene after scene. Add in a leading lady with a history with the director and desperate for a big career, who clings to whomever she currently deems most beneficial to her goal, including her new leading man, and the filming becomes a nightmare. Scores of unhappy film industry professionals are trapped working on a project that quickly begins to look like it will ever see distribution.The plot is well-paced, with an absolute gem of an opening that guaranteed my continued reading. Dominic is an engaging character, and I couldn't look away as he immediately began making a series of unfortunate behavioral choices and what he experienced once on set. The behind-the-scenes glimpses of film creation were interesting, and the discussions around the practical aspects, especially the safety concerns for those involved, were fascinating. The suspense built steadily, and I had a constant, fearful anticipation of what would happen next and whether or not Dominic would even survive principal photography.
I recommend WHEN THE ACTOR INSPIRED CHAOS AND BLOODSHED to readers interested in tales of filmmaking gone awry.I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advanced Review Copy from Reedsy Discovery.
Cooking with Judith: Comfort Foods Create WOW Eating
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Genres: Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Reference, Religion & Spirituality
Book Type: Paperback
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Genres: Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Reference, Religion & Spirituality
Book Type: Paperback
Rarely do I give a cookbook without nutritional information five stars. However, this is something special. I'm in awe of it and have read it twice. I love everything about it. The recipes are easy to follow, with clear directions and color photos of the finished product.
This author specializes in creating dishes from ingredients found in her pantry; there's no need to rush to the store for unusual ingredients. Treat yourself and your guests by getting a copy of this book. Overall score = E.
This author specializes in creating dishes from ingredients found in her pantry; there's no need to rush to the store for unusual ingredients. Treat yourself and your guests by getting a copy of this book. Overall score = E.
my rating is a 3.5. i wanted to give it a 4 but the book left me wanting. it's a charming enough premise of a select group of commuters on a train line. there is overlap between these characters and it's creative and often poignant. as is true of other japanese novels i have read recently, there are always subtle and powerful messages threaded throughout, about finding ones way in the world through honesty and integrity and also standing up to bullies and unlovely people. perhaps essentially how to respect oneself and others. but i found the book a bit disjointed at times and i also cringed at some of the nastiness. it's an interesting adventure and very much details japanese culture, which i found very fascinating.
A Warm Place to Call (Demon's Story, Bk 1)
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Horror
Book Type: Paperback
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Horror
Book Type: Paperback
5 stars for A Warm Place to Call Home, an enjoyable story about a demon living a human life.
Helpful Score: 1
this is my favorite book of 2025 and who knows how far back. i was blown away by all of it. the narration was magnificent. the level of nature took me right there. in spite of the fact that this is a sad scary story about climate change, it is also a brilliant story about nature and resilience and the beauty that surrounds us, EVERY SINGLE DAY. and this goes for humans, too. might we stop and value our relationships more. might we care more tenderly for our loved ones. might we speak up and openly instead of hiding. so many things to ponder and take away. i love armchair adventure and this book really fits the bill. the characters are rich and complex. there is something for everyone but it is especially a book for readers who care about the earth and about our tender hearts. read this book!
Infamy: The Shocking Story of the Japanese American Internment in World War II
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Genres: History, Politics & Social Sciences
Book Type: Hardcover
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Genres: History, Politics & Social Sciences
Book Type: Hardcover
I have read numerous books---histories, legal arguments, memoirs, etc.---about the Japanese-American incarceration during World War II, and thought I knew the whole story. But I was wrong. This book let me know the story we've been told was white-washed to provide us with a "feel good" history of one of our country's most despicable actions. An action that was supported at the highest levels, even from a president who had already exhibited his own racial prejudice toward Japanese-Americans in the 1920s. Who made a decision based on politics and not on the principles America stood for. You would think we would have learned from our treatment of black slaves, American Indians and German-American citizens, the latter during World War I. But we didn't.
When the Japanese-Americans on the West Coast were moved to concentration camps it was supposedly based on "military necessity." But most of the movement came after the Battle of Midway, an American victory which guaranteed that Imperial Japanese forces would not come anywhere near the Pacific Coast. And why were 120,000 Japanese-Americans on the Pacific Coast hurriedly forced from their homes and businesses, while 150,000 Japanese-Americans in Hawaii left untouched? It was due to the racial bigotry, jealously and greed of "white Americans" for the land and assets of the very productive Japanese-Americans.
Some of the statements documented here made by politicians and military leaders beggar the imagination in their stupidity. One of my favorites was, "There has been no sabotage in the last months since the war began. Which is proof it will happen." I kept wondering when some political idiot or newspaper would claim Japanese-Americans were eating people's pets. Almost all of the government bigots responsible for this great tragedy were never punished. In fact, many profited by being granted promotion in the military and political areas. And where was the American Civil Liberties Union? Its director, a friend of President Roosevelt, forbade its lawyers from defending the rights of the Japanese-Americans. But some ACLU lawyers offered their services to these Americans as private lawyers. Milton Eisenhower, General Dwight Eisenhower's younger brother, was first appointed director of the War Relocation Board. He soon found a way out of this position and recommended a friend to take over. When the friend asked if he should, Milton Eisenhower replied, "Only if you can sleep at night. I couldn't."
Once in the camps where the living conditions were deplorable, especially when compared to the POW camps German and Italian soldiers were kept in, many Japanese-Americans eventually turned from being pro-America to anti-America. This resulted in riots and killings by anti-American groups against pro-American groups in the camps. Then there were the numerous shootings of Japanese-Americans by their camp guards, often when the Japanese-American was just standing there. One camp guard was tried, but was found innocent of manslaughter. However, he was fined $1 for firing a government weapon without permission.
And it wasn't just in the United States, Canada treated its Japanese-Americans just as badly. And other countries in Latin and South America used the opportunity to divest themselves of Japanese nationals. At a time when our military forces were stretched to the limit, dozens of American military planes and hundreds of solders were sent to these counties to gather the Japanese nationals and bring them to camps in the U.S. Such stupidity!
I could continue, but I think you get the gist of this well documented book. It is a hard book to read, but it is well worth reading. The author is not a Japanese-American, but is a nationally recognized, award-winning journalist.
When the Japanese-Americans on the West Coast were moved to concentration camps it was supposedly based on "military necessity." But most of the movement came after the Battle of Midway, an American victory which guaranteed that Imperial Japanese forces would not come anywhere near the Pacific Coast. And why were 120,000 Japanese-Americans on the Pacific Coast hurriedly forced from their homes and businesses, while 150,000 Japanese-Americans in Hawaii left untouched? It was due to the racial bigotry, jealously and greed of "white Americans" for the land and assets of the very productive Japanese-Americans.
Some of the statements documented here made by politicians and military leaders beggar the imagination in their stupidity. One of my favorites was, "There has been no sabotage in the last months since the war began. Which is proof it will happen." I kept wondering when some political idiot or newspaper would claim Japanese-Americans were eating people's pets. Almost all of the government bigots responsible for this great tragedy were never punished. In fact, many profited by being granted promotion in the military and political areas. And where was the American Civil Liberties Union? Its director, a friend of President Roosevelt, forbade its lawyers from defending the rights of the Japanese-Americans. But some ACLU lawyers offered their services to these Americans as private lawyers. Milton Eisenhower, General Dwight Eisenhower's younger brother, was first appointed director of the War Relocation Board. He soon found a way out of this position and recommended a friend to take over. When the friend asked if he should, Milton Eisenhower replied, "Only if you can sleep at night. I couldn't."
Once in the camps where the living conditions were deplorable, especially when compared to the POW camps German and Italian soldiers were kept in, many Japanese-Americans eventually turned from being pro-America to anti-America. This resulted in riots and killings by anti-American groups against pro-American groups in the camps. Then there were the numerous shootings of Japanese-Americans by their camp guards, often when the Japanese-American was just standing there. One camp guard was tried, but was found innocent of manslaughter. However, he was fined $1 for firing a government weapon without permission.
And it wasn't just in the United States, Canada treated its Japanese-Americans just as badly. And other countries in Latin and South America used the opportunity to divest themselves of Japanese nationals. At a time when our military forces were stretched to the limit, dozens of American military planes and hundreds of solders were sent to these counties to gather the Japanese nationals and bring them to camps in the U.S. Such stupidity!
I could continue, but I think you get the gist of this well documented book. It is a hard book to read, but it is well worth reading. The author is not a Japanese-American, but is a nationally recognized, award-winning journalist.
Tell No Lies (Quinn & Costa, Bk 2)
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Marcia C. reviewed on + 686 more book reviews
A very well plotted crime novel involving environmental issues, a possibly corrupt corporation, undercover work, innocent victims and FBI/local cooperation. Highly recommended.
This book is very hard to describe. It takes place in a world where smartphones, AI, and electricity are things of the past; destroyed by an angry planet. The story is in a sort of diary form written by a woman in a really weird cult. The images described are horrific and brutal. I was confused through much of the book (why are certain words always crossed out?) but it mostly came together in the end. I wouldn't say that it was an enjoyable read but it was an experience.
The Gelignite Gang (Inspector West, Bk 17)
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Paperback
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Paperback
I've only read two other John Creasey books, which means I'm barely getting started. He was very prolific and was the author of over 600 novels. He wrote under 20+ pseudonyms, supposedly because book sellers complained he was dominating the "C" section of their bookshelves.
My first Creasy novels were in other series. This is my first in the Inspector West series. I finished it within 24 hours and when done, I closed the cover and said, "G-d d--n! That was good." I have a number of his other books, but doubt I'll finish all his novels, as I probably won't live that long.
My first Creasy novels were in other series. This is my first in the Inspector West series. I finished it within 24 hours and when done, I closed the cover and said, "G-d d--n! That was good." I have a number of his other books, but doubt I'll finish all his novels, as I probably won't live that long.
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