Blue Skies, Troubled Waters: An American Twin's WWII Odyssey in Minahasa, Indonesia

Blue Skies, Troubled Waters, tells the remarkable true story of twin sisters Ath and Kath, born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, in 1933, whose family is uprooted and deported to the jungles of Indonesia due to their father's undocumented status. Their new life is quickly shattered when, in 1941, Japan invades, and the family is imprisoned as civilian prisoners of war. Through the eyes of the narrator, Ath, we witness a tale of resilience, hope, and the strength of family amidst the chaos of World War II. Her journey mirrors the courage of a village united against unimaginable hardship, revealing how bonds of love and community can endure even the most harrowing of times. Co-authored by her grandson, this memoir blends Ath's personal narrative with newly uncovered historical records, maps, and photographs, bringing to life a forgotten chapter of history and the enduring spirit of survival.

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Blue Skies, Troubled Waters: An American Twin's WWII Odyssey in Minahasa, Indonesia

Blue Skies, Troubled Waters, tells the remarkable true story of twin sisters Ath and Kath, born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, in 1933, whose family is uprooted and deported to the jungles of Indonesia due to their father's undocumented status. Their new life is quickly shattered when, in 1941, Japan invades, and the family is imprisoned as civilian prisoners of war. Through the eyes of the narrator, Ath, we witness a tale of resilience, hope, and the strength of family amidst the chaos of World War II. Her journey mirrors the courage of a village united against unimaginable hardship, revealing how bonds of love and community can endure even the most harrowing of times. Co-authored by her grandson, this memoir blends Ath's personal narrative with newly uncovered historical records, maps, and photographs, bringing to life a forgotten chapter of history and the enduring spirit of survival.

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Blue Skies, Troubled Waters: An American Twin's WWII Odyssey in Minahasa, Indonesia

Blue Skies, Troubled Waters: An American Twin's WWII Odyssey in Minahasa, Indonesia

by Martha Walandouw Lohn, Brian Kimmel
Blue Skies, Troubled Waters: An American Twin's WWII Odyssey in Minahasa, Indonesia

Blue Skies, Troubled Waters: An American Twin's WWII Odyssey in Minahasa, Indonesia

by Martha Walandouw Lohn, Brian Kimmel

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Blue Skies, Troubled Waters, tells the remarkable true story of twin sisters Ath and Kath, born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, in 1933, whose family is uprooted and deported to the jungles of Indonesia due to their father's undocumented status. Their new life is quickly shattered when, in 1941, Japan invades, and the family is imprisoned as civilian prisoners of war. Through the eyes of the narrator, Ath, we witness a tale of resilience, hope, and the strength of family amidst the chaos of World War II. Her journey mirrors the courage of a village united against unimaginable hardship, revealing how bonds of love and community can endure even the most harrowing of times. Co-authored by her grandson, this memoir blends Ath's personal narrative with newly uncovered historical records, maps, and photographs, bringing to life a forgotten chapter of history and the enduring spirit of survival.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798218286767
Publisher: Together Mapalus Press
Publication date: 04/29/2025
Edition description: Large Print
Pages: 294
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.66(d)

About the Author

Brian Kimmel is a second generation multiheritage Indonesian American, and third grandchild to Pacific Northwest author, Martha Walandouw Lohn. He co-authored Lohn's memoir, Blue Skies, Troubled Waters, and edited the first Indonesian language version. A poet, memoirist, lyricist, composer, musician, and scholar-practitioner, Kimmel guest lectures and recitals internationally on narrative technologies and the expressive arts. He lives with his spouse in Seattle, home to the Coast Salish, and works as a mental health counselor, supervisor, and educator for the Brian Kimmel Guidance Center. A Buddhist teacher, in 2021, he received authority to teach by Nobel Peace Prize nominee, Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh. Kimmel enjoys hiking, traveling, and tending to his garden, Love's Garden, with family and friends.
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