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Facing the Mountain by Daniel James Brown

"Daniel James Brown has done it again. His rich, nuanced recreation of the dark years when thousands of our fellow citizens were incarcerated because of their ancestry is a must-read contribution to the history of the 20th century."

—Timothy Egan, author of The Worst Hard Time

Daniel James Brown
2021-01-21T22:40:29+00:00

—Timothy Egan, author of The Worst Hard Time

"Daniel James Brown has done it again. His rich, nuanced recreation of the dark years when thousands of our fellow citizens were incarcerated because of their ancestry is a must-read contribution to the history of the 20th century."
https://www.danieljamesbrown.com/testimonials/timothy-egan/
“This book’s breadth and depth are unparalleled as it poignantly traces the Japanese American thread in the rich fabric of America.”

—Terry Shima, T/4, 442nd Regimental Combat Team

Daniel James Brown
2021-01-21T22:41:22+00:00

—Terry Shima, T/4, 442nd Regimental Combat Team

“This book’s breadth and depth are unparalleled as it poignantly traces the Japanese American thread in the rich fabric of America.”
https://www.danieljamesbrown.com/testimonials/terry-shima/
“This is a masterwork of American history that will change the way we look at World War II. You don’t just read a Daniel James Brown story—you go there."

—Adam Makos, author of A Higher Call

Daniel James Brown
2021-01-21T22:42:05+00:00

—Adam Makos, author of A Higher Call

“This is a masterwork of American history that will change the way we look at World War II. You don’t just read a Daniel James Brown story—you go there."
https://www.danieljamesbrown.com/testimonials/adam-makos/
“Masterly. An epic story of four Japanese-American families and their sons who volunteered for military service and displayed uncommon heroism… Propulsive and gripping...a page-turner.”

–Wall Street Journal 

Daniel James Brown
2021-05-21T21:43:14+00:00

–Wall Street Journal 

“Masterly. An epic story of four Japanese-American families and their sons who volunteered for military service and displayed uncommon heroism… Propulsive and gripping...a page-turner.”
https://www.danieljamesbrown.com/testimonials/wall-street-journal/
"Facing the Mountain comes to us during a time of deep unrest, a time when our empathy for others is so needed to guide the choices we will make. This book will open hearts."

–Tom Ikeda, Executive Director of Densho

Daniel James Brown
2021-01-14T17:48:50+00:00

–Tom Ikeda, Executive Director of Densho

"Facing the Mountain comes to us during a time of deep unrest, a time when our empathy for others is so needed to guide the choices we will make. This book will open hearts."
https://www.danieljamesbrown.com/testimonials/tom-ikeda-executive-director-of-densho/
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Daniel James Brown

A gripping World War II saga of patriotism and courage: the special Japanese-American Army unit that overcame brutal odds in Europe; their families, incarcerated back home; and a young man who refused to surrender his constitutional rights, even if it meant imprisonment.

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