American Grit - Suzuki, John
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American Grit is a compelling narrative about racial identity, resilience, and heroism. In 2008, John Suzuki embarks on a poignant journey to Minidoka, one of the ten former U.S. concentration camps authorized by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Executive Order 9066 after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, where tens of thousands of American men, women, and children were incarcerated solely because of their race. Here, he encounters a remarkable testament of bravery - an Honor Roll listing the names of Japanese American men who volunteered from Minidoka to enlist and fight in the U.S. Army,…mehr

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American Grit is a compelling narrative about racial identity, resilience, and heroism. In 2008, John Suzuki embarks on a poignant journey to Minidoka, one of the ten former U.S. concentration camps authorized by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Executive Order 9066 after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, where tens of thousands of American men, women, and children were incarcerated solely because of their race. Here, he encounters a remarkable testament of bravery - an Honor Roll listing the names of Japanese American men who volunteered from Minidoka to enlist and fight in the U.S. Army, while their families remained imprisoned by the U.S. Army. Inspired by this unparalleled act of courage, Suzuki sets out to tell the story of Shiro "Kash" Kashino, a man who was incarcerated at Minidoka and later emerged as an American war hero in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team of the U.S. Army. Despite learning of Kash's death in 1997, the author remains undeterred and, collaborating with Louise Kashino, his beloved widow, weaves an unforgettable tale of courage, perseverance, and love during a dark chapter in American history. American Grit is not just Shiro's story but is also a stark reminder of ruinous hardships endured by over 122,000 victims of American concentration camps while celebrating their heroism during and after World War II. As Suzuki delves into this profound and transformative journey, he invites readers to reflect on the importance of learning from our history to shape a better future. The book is a tribute to Shiro, Louise, and all of the heroes of the era whose stories of courage and resilience inspire us to honor the past by educating the future.
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Meet John, a multifaceted communicator and storyteller with a rich and dynamic career. Since 1984, John has held leadership and executive roles in IBM, Sun Microsystems, Escapia, Vrbo, and Expedia Group. Now retired from his corporate roles, John is on his next journey. With 60 years of learning and earning, he now turns to returning and giving back, including fulfilling his 15 year promise to write this book, American Grit. A third generation Japanese American, John is grateful for those who fought through the hardships of World War II and made life better for future generations of Americans. John's hope is that American Grit will serve as a cautionary tale and remembrance so that never again will the forces of fear lead to the mistreatment or incarceration of people solely because of their race. It was to honor those whose suffering and heroism should never be forgotten that John wrote this book; to honor the past by educating the future.He will soon launch his podcast, "Finding Better," sharing unique experiences and life lessons to help his listeners find better in their lives, one episode at a time.