First published 2021
Facing the Mountain follows the kaleidoscopic journey of four Japanese-American families during World War II. As their sons volunteer for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the families are forced into concentration camps on U.S. soil. Battling on both the European front and the home front, these Americans face unprecedented strain, pushing back against injustice and defending their rights through acts of bravery, resistance, and endurance.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, american, military-fiction, world-war-ii
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, resistance
Setting: Europe, United States, France, Germany, Italy
Period: 1939-1945, 20th century
560 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books
Content warnings: racism