Category Archives: war stories

The Japan WWII civilian experience

Yay, I just won a book, and not just any book. Amused by Books reviewed The Gods of Heavenly Punishment, a multi-faceted novel that covers WWII experiences in Japan on different fronts, including the civilian story of Yoshi and her … Continue reading

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Pearl Harbor and war memories

Today is Pearl Harbor Day. My Japanese mother was sixteen years old then, living outside of Tokyo, and had no idea what was in store for her… Recently I attended a powerful book release event. The venue was filled with … Continue reading

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What to do with those war letters

Several years ago during a visit to my husband’s family in Tennessee, his mother showed me a stash of letters her father had written home while he was in WWII naval service. The fragile, faded letters were tied in bundles … Continue reading

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