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After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States Government encouraged all eligible young men to enlist immediately in the fight against its enemies overseas—all eligible young men, except Japanese-Americans. Nisei is the story of Hideo “Bobby” Takahashi, a Hawaiian-born Japanese-American who must overcome prejudice, internment, and the policies of his own government to prove his loyalty to his country. Narrated by Bobby Takahashi and read by his son, Robert, forty-six years after Bobby’s death, the story details the young Nisei’s determination to fight honorably for his country and return to the young love he was forced to leave—a girl he cannot have because she is White.

Length: 240 pages	Word Wise: Enabled	Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
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Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 1785 KB
Print Length: 240 pages
Publisher: Black Opal Books (28 June 2016)
Sold by: Amazon Australia Services, Inc.
Language: English
ASIN: B01HQOY92C
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Customer Reviews: 12 customer ratings
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,304,922 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
- #5067 in Historical Military Fiction
- #13073 in War Fiction (Books)
- #9261 in War Fiction (Kindle Store)

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Jeanie

Let us not forget.

Reviewed in Australia on 17 December 2016

Having only heard mentioning of the atrocities forced upon American-born Japanese or those who’d immigrated prior to WWII, I was educated to the facts by Nisei. Although, as with all races in the U.S. then and now, there are those who will always have connections—sentimental, familial, and inherited—to their homeland, it is quite difficult to distinguish the terroristic and treasonistic from those who are loyal to America. It is an inner choice, an opinion, just as all things are. Only when the negativity is acted upon—as in death, destruction of property, and imposed fear—that profiling is done, both subconsciously and on purpose.
During WWII, we were battling Germans and Italians in Europe, and had been attacked by the Japanese December 7, 1941. Not only were Japanese Americans being watched, so was anyone with an accent or ties to Europe or Japan. Yet it is what was done to the Japanese that stands out the most. Racism and prejudice spread; the seed of which was fear, just like today. It is only with knowledge, understanding, and love can this be stopped.
In Nisei, an innocent, Japanese American young man’s artwork was used to facilitate the attack on Pearl Harbor. Now we have satellite phones that can transmit instantaneously. It has become technologically challenging to protect our borders, to guard our families, to prevent another 9/11. It is my hope we do not revisit our past mistakes, but we must protect the United States. Thank you, JJ White, for bringing this part of American history to light. Let us not forget.
— CJ Loiacono

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Joseph Brewer

Compelling saga of a family and history

Reviewed in the United States on 12 April 2018

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Hideki 'Bobby' Takahashi is a normal kid growing up in Hawaii in the years just before Pearl Harbor. His mother and father came to the islands to find work and avoid starving in their native Japan during the Taisho Era, and created a life for themselves through hard work and determination. Bobby loves to draw, hates the boy who bullies him, and his best friend, a white kid with a sister Bobby adores, sees him through good times and bad.
Then came December 7, 1941.
Nisei is told primarily through a long letter dictated by Bobby for his son, to be read on his 18th birthday. But the son doesn't read it until much later in life, when he is at the lowest point of his life, and ready to end it all. But he discovers the manuscript, and curiosity keeps him reading.
The novel, well crafted and ingeniously simple, kept me reading.
At times while reading Nisei, I thought I could be reading a love story. But the undeniable overarching theme of Nisei, the Japanese term for the children of Japanese immigrants — in this case, Hawaii — is the story of the highly decorated and universally praised 442nd Regimental Combat Team, comprised of Americans of Japanese Ancestory, most of them Nisei. The unit fought with highest distinction in the European Theater during WWII despite the fact many had families in internment camps.
Nisei, through a fictional character, retells many aspects of the unit's campaigns, enough to satisfy any fan of war fiction.
But in the end, Nisei is a love story: father-son; friends who grow up together despite differences of race and religion; forbidden love between a Nisei boy and a Caucasian girl, high school sweethearts swept up in the winds of war and the prejudices of the time.
From the days leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor, to the summer of 2000, Nisei's retelling of the saga of two families and the unforeseen consequences of desperate decisions makes for fine reading. And as a bonus, the author has included many references to material he used in his research of the 442nd, and noted the availability of it for those interested. For history buffs, those with an interest in the era, and those interested in the exploits of the 442nd, it is a treasure.

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Excellent

Reviewed in the United States on 14 December 2018

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I truly enjoyed this book. I started to read it just to get acquainted but could not put it down. Although it is a work of fiction the author set it in a historical setting. I love the description of life in Hawaii by Japanese Americans, the suffering that they had to endure through internment, the racism, dispossession of their property and separation from families. I also loved the history of the Japanese troops who fought for honor and recognition from a nation who despised them. In the end they proved that they were as committed to the U.S.A. as the white soldiers were. Easy to read, fun and very informative.

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Wayne J. Martin

Great read. Superbly written and from a side of ...

Reviewed in the United States on 1 September 2016

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Great read. Superbly written and from a side of history that is all too forgotten. JJ White brings us a story about the Hawaiian born Japanese right after Pearl Harbor. It draws you into the character, the time, the pain and the desire to be looked upon as an American in spite of your heritage.

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Ohanachief

Family was go for broke

Reviewed in the United States on 14 March 2019

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I like any true story about the 442/100. My dad and 4 uncles were part of the 442 and 100

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Sarina Rose, author

Love this book

Reviewed in the United States on 20 January 2017

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A beautiful story of the Nisei (Japanese Americans) during World War II from the bombing of Pearl Harbor to the internment camps to enlistment to the European battles. Nisei proves to be an intense look at the prejudice and the policies of the U.S. government, J.J. has wrapped all of this in a love story.

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Cheryl Romo

Bravo!

Reviewed in the United States on 9 August 2016

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This is an amazing book that carries the reader from page to page. It makes you think about what it means to be an American.

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on 27 August 2016

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This was a very good read. A look into how our government treated Japanese- Americans in WW11

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Marylou Waters

Well written journey weaving fiction through historical times

Reviewed in the United States on 29 July 2017

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Read the book when it first came out...in one sitting. Have just completed the re-read, which I found even more entertaining. As a student of history and rabid novel reader, Niesi provided satisfaction for both those interests. Clever dialog, and vivid descriptions, put the reader there, with the love-struck young man, as well as the brave warrior he became. White has done a terrific job weaving the fictional narrative through the facts of a sometimes not so proud history. I found myself wanting more as the finished story rushed up to meet me...which of course, is the main reason for the re-read!

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Aquiferman

Constantly picking it up to go to the next chapter

Reviewed in the United States on 29 July 2017

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It's always satisfying to provide a good review for a fellow writer ... and, in this case, I recommend Nisei for a great story ... not just because John is my friend. I learned a lot, reading it. From beginning to end it was a treat. Particularly interesting were the subtle clues as to how the story might end. I'm a slow reader ... this one, I could not put down for long ... constantly picking it up to go to the next chapter.

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While a work of fiction a great account of the Nisei Japanese

Reviewed in the United States on 7 December 2016

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A wonderful story particularly in these times of racial unrest. A great wrong done to a group of people who turned around showed with their blood what Americans are. Not enough is shown about these individuals along with the native Americans, apache and comanche code talkers and others, the African Americans from the civil war to now, buffalo soldiers who were the actual troops shown as whites in the old cowboy &Indian movies- 10th at San Juan hill.

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Elizabeth Cherry

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on 1 October 2016

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Great book!

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