
Blue Skies, Troubled Waters
Brian Kimmel
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April 29, 2025
Description
Blue Skies, Troubled Waters, tells the remarkable true story of twin sisters Ath and Kath, born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, in 1933, whose family is uprooted and deported to the jungles of Indonesia due to their father's undocumented status. Their new life is quickly shattered when, in 1941, Japan invades, and the family is imprisoned as civilian prisoners of war. Through the eyes of the narrator, Ath, we witness a tale of resilience, hope, and the strength of family amidst the chaos of World War II. Her journey mirrors the courage of a village united against unimaginable hardship, revealing how bonds of love and community can endure even the most harrowing of times. Co-authored by her grandson, this memoir blends Ath's personal narrative with newly uncovered historical records, maps, and photographs, bringing to life a forgotten chapter of history and the enduring spirit of survival.
Product Details
Publisher | Together Mapalus Press |
Publish Date | April 29, 2025 |
Pages | 294 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9798218286767 |
Dimensions | 8.5 X 5.5 X 0.7 inches | 0.8 pounds |
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Reviews
An Unforgettable Journey of Resilience, Family, and Survival
Blue Skies, Troubled Waters" is a memoir unlike any other-a rare and moving account of twin sisters Ath and Kath, whose family is uprooted from New Jersey and deported to the remote jungles of Indonesia, only to be caught in the crossfire of World War II. Through their young eyes, readers are plunged into the heart of a civilian prison camp under Japanese occupation, witnessing firsthand the horrors and hopes that define survival.
This book is a testament to the indomitable human spirit. The twins' journey, co-authored by Ath's grandson, brings to life the power of family and community in the face of unimaginable hardship. Every chapter is rich with emotion and historical insight, supported by newly revealed maps, personal photos, and documents that deepen the reader's understanding of this forgotten chapter of history.
The authors capture both the innocence and resilience of childhood in wartime, showing us how courage can blossom in even the darkest circumstances. It's not just a war story-it's a story of love, unity, and hope. This story will stay with you long after you turn the last page, a haunting reminder of the strength that can be found when we stand together.
In today's climate, where refugees and immigrants around the world are once again facing persecution and displacement, this story feels more relevant than ever. "Blue Skies, Troubled Waters" is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the resilience of the human spirit-and the price that is often paid by those caught in the tides of history. -Ellen Laura, author
Sparkling with energetic, visual prose, this page-turner invites us into a child's direct experience of World War II in what is now Indonesia (then a Dutch colony)...Today's readers will benefit from this history as we face into our own generation's world-wide struggles with immigration, deportation, violent warfare, racial hatred, oppressive governments, and changing weather patterns. There is much for us to learn from this touching and remarkable gift from the heart. -Louise Dunlap, elder, teacher, and author of Inherited Silence: Listening to the Land, Healing the Colonizer Mind.Earn by promoting books