Baby of Bataan: Memoir of a 14 Year Old Soldier in World War II

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Summary: Captivating
Review: "Baby of Bataan" is a captivating book about a young man who joined the army at age 14, became a POW at age 16, and spent almost 4 years in a number of Japanese prison camps. This book is a must read for anyone who has ever felt like giving up, or anyone who feels that growing up is just too hard sometimes. It has something for everyone, and that makes it easy to empathize with Joseph Quitman Johnson. You will be emotionally charged by this book as Joe and his fellow prisoners are subjected to the indignities, inhumane treatment, and cruelties heaped upon them by their captors. You will want to encourage him to keep the faith and not give up as he is pushed to the limits of human endurance time and again. He survived, and after years of soul searching finally decided to write this book. It is his story but it is also the story of others who gave so much to preserve the freedom we enjoy today. Read his book. You owe it to yourself.

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Summary: Very highly recommended reading
Review: Baby Of Bataan: Memoir Of A 14 Year Old Soldier In World War II the true story of a young man who, having grown up in the Depression with a broken family, lied to an Army recruiter to enlist at age 14. At age 16 he became a prisoner of war of the Japanese, forced to endure horrific conditions and nearly killed by his captors. Baby Of Bataan is a tale of survival, of being witness to death by overwork, slow starvation, maltreatment and worse, but also of the strong side of the spirit capable of weathering years of adversity while remaining fully human. Very highly recommended reading.



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Summary: Baby of Bataan
Review: I have read the book "Baby of Bataan" and would recommend it highly. Being a Viet Nam veteran I have a natural interest in this type of genre. The "Baby of Bataan" is an exceptional work. Mr Johnson first lets you get to know him, and his life, as a youngster before taking you on the "journey of a life time". He spares you graphic details of the horror of war and yet you get a full understanding of what he endured.

The veterans of WWII saved to world. This work is a demonstration of the unselfish bravery these individuals had to be a part of world history. Buy this book to honor Mr. Johnson's sacrifice, read this book to understand the dynamics of war, pass this book on to younger family members to read, so we as a nation, we don't forget our true heros, and take a WWII veteran to lunch to say thank you!

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Summary: Baby of Bataan
Review: I have read the book "Baby of Bataan" and would recommend it highly. Being a Viet Nam veteran I have a natural interest in this type of genre. The "Baby of Bataan" is an exceptional work. Mr Johnson first lets you get to know him, and his life, as a youngster before taking you on the "journey of a life time". He spares you graphic details of the horror of war and yet you get a full understanding of what he endured.

The veterans of WWII saved to world. This work is a demonstration of the unselfish bravery these individuals had to be a part of world history. Buy this book to honor Mr. Johnson's sacrifice, read this book to understand the dynamics of war, pass this book on to younger family members to read, so we as a nation, we don't forget our true heros, and take a WWII veteran to lunch to say thank you!

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Summary: A Must Read for All !!
Review: Whether you enjoy military history, or human drama, you will get a full dose of both in this extrordinary book. How Mr. Johnson survived this ordeal is an absolute miracle. In this book he recreates the era and his experiences in such a way that you will not want to put this book down until finished. You will laugh, feel angry, and shed a tear or two when Joe finally makes it home. As I finished the book, all I wanted to do was walk up to the author and shake his hand and thank him for sharing this incredible story. Dont miss this one!

Rating:
Summary: A Must Read for All !!
Review: Whether you enjoy military history, or human drama, you will get a full dose of both in this extrordinary book. How Mr. Johnson survived this ordeal is an absolute miracle. In this book he recreates the era and his experiences in such a way that you will not want to put this book down until finished. You will laugh, feel angry, and shed a tear or two when Joe finally makes it home. As I finished the book, all I wanted to do was walk up to the author and shake his hand and thank him for sharing this incredible story. Dont miss this one!