Cherry Blossoms in the Storm

by Gail Kaku

Overview

AN EXHILARATING SAGA OF A JAPANESE AMERICAN FAMILY DURING WWII. Three brothers find their lives turned upside down when they are caught in the cataclysm of war. Eldest brother, Akira Omura, is stranded in Japan and forced to fight against the country of his birth. Complicating matters is a love triangle with Akira, his beautiful fiancée, and two other men. In America, wartime hysteria sends younger brothers Tad and Danny to internment camps. They traverse oceans and even wider chasms of prejudice, hatred, and separation from loved ones, risking their lives to seek freedom and hope for the future. Book trailer: majesty.org/cb

Product Details

BN ID:	2940150979956
Publisher:	Majesty House
Publication date:	09/22/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	364
File size:	520 KB

Editorial Reviews

War, injustice, circumstances and conflicted relationships, push Akira, Tad and Danny in different directions. While global powers and chance seem to toss the Omura brothers about like leaves in the wind, another power--of redemption and forgiveness--finds them and offers choices fate cannot affect. Almost from the first few pages, you'll want to find out what happens to the brothers.

Best-selling Author - Daniel A. Brown, PhD

An intriguing story of love, loss, and loyalty amidst the backdrop of WW2. Within the fictionalized story of three Japanese-American brothers, the novel shines light on one of America's darkest times--the imprisonment of Japanese-Americans in internment camps. The feelings and actions of this family are captured so vividly and you will be captivated. A must-read for anyone interested in WW2 fiction, family dramas, or historical romance.

ACFW - Sarah Hamaker, Award-winning author

This novel addresses the struggles three brothers had regarding their conflicted feelings about who they really were; were they Japanese or Americans. Eldest brother Akira is trapped in Japan and had the most difficult task to overcome his true identity when war broke out. He never rejected his American upbringing and was forced to fight against his birth country. His internal struggle turned out to be a constant problem. The story illuminates the time in history and is entertaining.

Former internee at the Tule Lake - Sadie Yamashita Hutton

A fascinating story of the turbulent times during WW2 with two parallel tales told at the same time. With an accurate historical background, it illustrates the sorrows and horrors of war but with a joyful and optimistic outcome.

Belgium - Paul Tabe