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Remember Wake - Couverture souple

Funke, Teresa R

 
9781935571087: Remember Wake

Synopsis

Based on a true story. December, 1941 - While the world focuses on the carnage at Pearl Harbor, tiny Wake Island 2,300 miles west is also under attack. On it are 1,200 civilians and a small detachment of marines. This frightened, under-equipped band of Americans will hold the mighty Japanese navy at bay for sixteen days before succumbing to the sweeping invasion. "Remember Wake" becomes a battle cry for a nation marching to war. Now prisoners of the Emperor, Colin Finnely and the others are crowded aboard a notorious Japanese hell-ship bound for Asia, where they will suffer four long years as slave laborers in disease-infested camps.They will die by the hundreds. With only one reason to live-his love for his fiancée, Maggie Braun-Collin struggles to survive torture and inhuman conditions. And on the home front, Maggie, unsure if Colin is even alive, faces agonizing decisions that may alter both their lives.

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À propos de l'auteur

Teresa Funke was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. She lives with her husband and family in Colorado where she is the owner of Teresa Funke & Company and Victory House Press. She is the author of six novels for adults and children about World War II, including "Remember Wake," "Dancing in Combat Boots," "Doing My Part," "The No-No Boys," "V for Victory," and "Wave Me Good-bye." Her short stories, articles, and essays have appeared in numerous magazines, newspapers, and anthologies. Two of her essays were listed as Notable Essays by the prestigious "Best American Essays" series. She also writes a popular blog, "Bursts of Brilliance for a Creative Life." Teresa is also a sought-after speaker, presenter, and writer's coach. She performs a one-woman show based on "Dancing in Combat Boots" and works with several non-profits to promote the arts, literacy, and history education. Connect with Teresa via Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest & Goodreads.

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