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Iva: The True Story of Tokyo Rose

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It is 1941, the start of Word War II. Wishing only to pursue her dreams of attending medical school at UCLA, Iva Toguri reluctantly visits her sick aunt in Japan. The start of the war traps her there. When she refuses to renounce her American citizenship, the Japanese government denies her a food ration card. Soon her mother’s family evicts her, and she struggles to survive. Forced to accept a job with Radio Tokyo, she refuses to participate in propaganda broadcasts despite unending pressure by Army management.Relief comes with the war’s end, but the extreme politics back in the United States and continuing racial prejudice against Japanese-Americans makes Iva a target. Mistakenly identified as Tokyo Rose, she is charged with treason, leading to a trial that grips the nation. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Luminare Press (May 8, 2020)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 308 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1643882910


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 18


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.5 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.77 x 8.5 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #768,240 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,565 in Biographical Historical Fiction #7,366 in Coming of Age Fiction (Books) #8,641 in Women's Biographies


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    • Fascinating, thought-provoking story
Good historical fiction serves both to inform the reader about authentic events and to create an understanding of the thinking and the emotions of the players who created that history. Done well, it leaves a much more powerful impression than a simple recounting of events. Mike Weedall’s book on Iva Toguri, the woman identified as Tokyo Rose, admirably meets the standards for good historical fiction. Born and raised in the Los Angeles area, Iva fell into the classic situation of being in the wrong place at the wrong time – in Japan at the start of World War II. She made her share of mistakes and wound up living on her own and struggling to get by as a mistrusted American in a country at war. The job she managed to get at the radio station that broadcast music and propaganda to American troops in the Pacific war zone helped her keep afloat, but it also proved her downfall after the war when she was accused of treason. Iva fell into the trap set when many figures in the American government sought scapegoats, and a Japanese-American who could be made to appear as serving the Japanese government fit the bill. Upon her arrest and return to America, Weedall slows the pace down to focus on the actions of the FBI, prosecuting attorney and judge, revealing their prejudice and calumny in obtaining a conviction on one of the eight counts of treason against Iva. She spent six years in jail and ultimately obtained a Presidential pardon from Gerald Ford. One of my pleasures in reading history is that there are lessons to be learned, for the past is indeed prologue to the future. “Iva: The True Story of Tokyo Rose” provides a great deal of food for thought about what our standards should be and whether we met those standards in this case. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2020 by Terry Esvelt
    • Fascinating story
The book was well written and interesting. I wish it had had a little more depth. Nonetheless, I highly recommend it.
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2020 by Sally Long
    • An enlightening view of an important part of US History, and an easy and enjoyable read.
I was not aware of the true story of "Tokyo Rose", and this book gave me a great perspective on it. Iva went from being a kind of bratty young Japanese American girl to a naive and trusting visitor to Japan in the days before Pearl Harbor brought the US and Japan into war. And then she gradually morphed into an aware and intelligent woman, still more than a little too trusting, who was manipulated and scapegoated by governmental representatives of both Japan and the US. This book is a very engaging true story of how this all happened - and it is a timely illustration of what happens when seemingly patriotic officials and professionals turn out to have their own agenda - not at all what is outwardly presented. Thanks to Mike Weedall for a great read! Roger North ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2020 by Freak Mountain Ramblers (Consignment)
    • Fascinating read for those interested in history or racism's affect on justice - or just a good read
A well written story of one women's life of being in wrong place at wrong time - the author writes from her perspective about life in the U.S. and Japan as independent young woman - and how both Japanese and U.S. society and eventually a U.S. Attorney General decide to victimize her for nationalism and political gain. Obviously relevant to today as a warning of how such injustices, for the same old reasons, that we see now are nothing new and can be applied in many ways. But also a story of a real person, showing the human side of a tragedy of war and injustice, but also personal pain and perseverance as well personal growth, learning and forgiveness. An enjoyable read, with meaning. Highly recommend for any age. Excellent choice for a book club or school assignment. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2020 by Steven R Schiller
    • A timely and important story
I am old enough to remember hearing about Tokyo Rose as a young child. In my fragments of memory she was a mystery, a bit of a worry, who was she, was she doing harm? Since then, she has been a face on a collage of Second World War images I have carried through life— until now when we learn her real story. And her saga of extremely bad luck and shocking treatment both in Japan and by the US at many levels is so much more than we could ever have imagined. Even from Truman and Eisenhower, good grief! Well, we need to know these things, and Iva is all the more of an inspiration for not just surviving them, but her unwavering loyalty. This well-written book of historical fiction brings her to life and inspires us to appreciate the work that has been done to recognize the Japanese contributions to this country. My thanks, Mike Weedall! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2020 by Elizabeth Hall

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