Last Night with Tokyo Rose: A WWII Novel (Nisei War Series)

A femme fatale tale of love, loss, and betrayal. An emotional, heartbreaking story of two souls torn by a conflict of loyalties on the Pacific front. “Characters are so real and the time period so well-depicted that I felt as if I had been transported.” — Roberta Kagan, USA Today bestselling author of My Son's Secret Like any other American man, all Tom Sakai wants is a good life and a decent job. But in 1941, a Nisei son of Japanese immigrants could never be American enough. Frustrated, he leaves Seattle, his hometown. He sets out to sea, searching for his place in the world. In Manila, he meets his soulmate, Fumiko, a Nisei from Los Angeles with a heartbreaking past. Together, they begin a new life, leaving behind the path of prejudice they walked at home. Until the Pearl Harbor attack shatters their dreams. Their dual identity now forces them to take a side. The wrong choice could cost them their lives. Stranded in occupied territory, Tom must now decide where his loyalty lies. Should he swear his allegiance to Imperial Japan, the instigator of war and violence? Or America, the country that deserted him when the world's darkest hour begins? _______________________________ If you like Ann Bennett (The Lake Pavilion) and Jamie Ford (Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet), you'll want to read this. “A riveting read.” — R.P.G. Colley, author of The Love and War Series “An incredible book and I would highly recommend it to anyone who likes to see the ‘other’ side.” — Rachel Wesson, author of Gracie Under Fire Why READERS love this book: “Fascinating…Kang has chosen a very difficult subject for the first novel of the Nisei series. The Nisei are second generation Japanese Americans. It is not easy for any immigrant to become integrated in their new country, but it is a natural process for their children who are born and grow up as Americans. However, it is still a challenge when their ancestry marks them out. Last Night begins in Seattle and moves to Manila just before WWII breaks out. The vivid descriptions immerse the reader in the life of the Philippines in that era as we follow Tom, the main character, on his life’s journey...Last Night portrays with incisive insights the depths of dilemma facing an American boy born to Japanese parents and growing up to be a man who has to reconcile his double identity. In a Manila occupied by the Japanese, Tom is faced with mental anguish and choices he was ill prepared for. Is it a question of collaboration or treason or simply survival? He is a multifaceted character, realistically human, yet one who makes mistakes. The extraordinary way Kang brings her characters to life is simply amazing.” — Amazon Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "History Lessons for Us All. Once again, Alexa Kang, has written a book that involves us emotionally in the lives of characters whose stories we can all learn from. She is a gifted reporter of history and she has an incredible ability to place fascinating characters into these periods. I'm going to be thinking about Tom, the Japanese American son, raised in Seattle in the years prior to WWII, the part he played in the War, and the friends he ran into along the way, for a long time to come. It's a very hard book to put down…or leave behind.” — Amazon Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Awesome. I remember those days during WW2, and this book was like living those days all over again. I remember hearing about the "roundup" of the West Coast Japanese...This book gave me more of an inside look at what that was all about by characters that were so real. Thank you for a good historical read!” — Amazon Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
ASIN: B08T81RGL1
VSKU: BVV.B08T81RGL1.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Kang, Alexa
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.