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An Untold Story Of Idealism, Betrayal, And BehindTheScenes AmericanJapanese Contacts In World War Ii.In The Fall Of 1943, During Some Of The Pacific TheaterS Bloodiest Battles, The United States And Japan Pulled Off A Diplomatic Coup The Exchange Of Civilians Caught On The Wrong Side Of The Battlefield After Pearl Harbor. Nearly Fifteen Hundred Allied Civilians Trapped In Asia, Mostly Americans, Sailed Through Dangerous Waters To An Indian Port City Where They Were Traded For An Equivalent Number Of Japanese Immigrants And Their Families Sent From The Americas. The Fate Of The More Than Ten Thousand Americans Left Behind Rested On The Success Of This Endeavor.In Safe Passage, The AwardWinning Journalist Evelyn Iritani Reveals The Herculean Efforts Of The American Diplomat James Keeley To Engineer These Wartime Exchanges Despite Great Resistance From Within And Outside His Government; The Shipboard Conflicts Among Passengers, Including Missionaries, Revelers, And SharpTongued Journalists; And The Moral Compromises Involved In Securing Their Safe Passage. Faced With Too Few Bodies To Trade And Desperate To Free Americans From Perilous Conditions, The United States Uprooted And Repatriated Japanese Citizens Of Latin America, Sometimes Against Their Will, While Japanese Imprisoned In Camps, Many Of Them American Citizens, Were Forced To Choose Between Expulsion To A War Zone Or An Uncertain Future Behind Barbed Wire. The Result Is A Revelatory Account Of The Hurdles To Pursuing Humanitarian Action In Wartime.
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If you love reading about World War II and diplomatic history, 'Safe Passage' is a treasure. The personal stories of those exchanged really tug at the heartstrings. It's well-researched and brings a unique perspective to the events.
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John Smith
Interesting but a Bit Dense
This book has a lot of good information, but it can be a bit overwhelming at times. The details about the exchange of civilians are important, but sometimes I found myself lost in the diplomatic jargon. Still worth a read if you're into history!
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Keiko Tanaka
An Engaging Historical Perspective
I picked up 'Safe Passage' and couldn't put it down! The way it dives into the diplomatic intricacies between the US and Japan during such a tumultuous time is fascinating. This isn't just a history book; it reads like a gripping novel, making the events feel alive.
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Marco Gonzalez
Great, But Had Some Issues with Delivery
I really enjoyed 'Safe Passage' — it’s an eye-opener! However, my copy arrived a bit scuffed up. The packaging could have been better. That said, the content was gripping and educational, so I'm glad I got it!
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Fatima Al-Mansoori
Disappointingly Boring
Honestly, I expected more from 'Safe Passage'. The concept is intriguing, but the writing felt flat and often dragged. I couldn't keep my interest up, which is a shame because the topic is so relevant. Not what I hoped for.
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