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Based on a true story
December, 1941-While the world focuses on the carnage at Pearl Harbor, tiny Wake Island 2,300 miles west is also under attack. On it are 1,200 civilians and a small detachment of Marines. This frightened, under-equipped band of Americans will hold the mighty Japanese navy at bay for sixteen days before succumbing to a sweeping invasion. "Remember Wake" becomes a battle cry for a nation marching to war.
Now prisoners of the Emperor, Colin Finnely and the others are crowded aboard a notorious Japanese hell ship bound for Asia, where they will suffer four long years in disease-infested prison camps, while forced to work as slave laborers. They will die by the hundreds.
With only one reason to live-his love for his fiancée, Maggie Braun-Colin struggles to survive torture and inhuman conditions.
And on the home front, Maggie, unsure if Colin is even alive, faces agonizing decisions that may alter both their lives.
Author's Note
This book is based on interviews I did with thirteen men and women who
actually lived the experiences depicted in "Remember Wake." So
virtually everything you read in my book actually happened to at least
one of my interviewees. That's what lends this book the authenticity so
important to good historical novels. It took me ten years to research
and write this book and then get it published. I was often interrupted
by other writing projects and the needs of three small children, but
during those long years I never once stopped believing in the power of
this story. It continues to inspire me, as do the men and women on whom
the characters are based. This is their story. I've been lucky to tell
it.
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Reader Comments from BarnesandNoble.com
Carla Wilkins, May 29, 2002
A Great History Book.Remember Wake did more for teaching history to my kids than their Social Studies textbooks did in a year because the novel interested them. I highly recommend it for all school libraries.
Lorraine Nuxoll, May 28, 2002
.A Wonderful and informative book.I couldn't put it down! This is such an inspiring story! The main characters went through such a terrible battle to survive the prison ships and prison camps. It's incredible that this is based on true facts! The author really shows you what it would be like to survive a war.
Reader comments from Amazon.com
Lewiston Morning Tribune, reporter
Recalling an oft-forgotten story
Remember Wake (a real page-turner) had me fascinated from the first few pages. The characters were likeable and interesting, moreover, the images (especially those from the POW camps) were real and powerful.
A reader from Fort Collins
Fascinating read
A wonderful, interesting read about Wake Island and its role in WWII, brought to life through two fascinating characters. I particularly enjoyed learning about the hardships experienced by women left at home. A terrific book!
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