Kumiko Kakehaši Boeken

Focusing on the perspective of Japanese commander Tadamichi Kuribayashi, this book offers a unique view of the Battle of Iwo Jima, contrasting the well-known American narrative. Originally published in Japan, it became a bestseller and received critical acclaim for its insightful portrayal of the battle's complexities and the human experience behind the conflict. By highlighting Kuribayashi's story, the book sheds light on a lesser-known aspect of World War II, enriching readers' understanding of this pivotal event.

Based on the letters that inspired Clint Eastwood's film číst celé

Letters from Iwo Jima reveals the true story of the battle of Iwo Jima. At the heart of this story is the maverick general Tadamichi Kuriyabashi, devoted family man, brilliant leader and the first man on the island to know they were all going to die. Kumiko Kakehashi's heart rending account is based on letters written home by the doomed soldiers on the island, most family men, conscripted late in the war. She reveals a very different Japanese army from the popular image. It is an incredibly moving portrayal of men determined to resist to the last breath.