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These characters go way beyond forgiveness and other incredible qualities we have come to expect from the heroes of WWII. The suspense was surprising given that it was true story about a period of history we are somewhat familiar with. I appreciated the author making the war backdrop very simple and understandable. Appreciated understanding more of the Japanese view point of the war as well as being reminded of the important skil I found this to be a "couldn't put it down" book. Appreciated understanding more of the Japanese view point of the war as well as being reminded of the important skill sets that Americans brought to the war table.

Amazing that 70 years later there are still very revelant stories that must be told like this one. So glad to "know" these incredible people! Thank you, T Martin Bennett, for taking the time to write such an honorable account!!

I received a copy of this book, along with a really cool book mark, from the author in exchange for an honest review. I don't personally know the author, but was sent a copy of the book because of the interest that I showed for it in a recent goodreads giveaway. If this book had been a work of fiction, I would say that it was a little far fetched at times, but being a non-fiction novel based on fact and true occurrences, I think this story is absolutely amazing.

I'm not a religious person, but st I received a copy of this book, along with a really cool book mark, from the author in exchange for an honest review. I'm not a religious person, but still got a lot out of the book. This book shows the capacity of the human spirit and the ability to even see our enemies as human. Taking place in the Pacific theatre of WW2, the novel was written in chronological order with differing settings based on the various characters that pertained to the story. I hope that this does come to fruition because it would be one heck of an amazing movie.

I highly recommend this novel to everyone. The story is complex and follows the lives of 3 different families during WWII. It is a wonderful story of redemption and God's providence in a chaotic era. Confusing at times trying to follow the families but it all comes together in the end. God is good and has a plan in the deepest, darkest moments. Wounded Tiger stirred me to the core of my being. I enjoyed the story, but the writing wasn't so great. Well-written true story of war, redemption and a time of extreme bravery and conviction.

Martin is a splendid storyteller. Wounded Tiger is an extraordinary book. I am very glad that I read it! I highly recommend it. Free copy from T Martin Bennett in exchange for a review. Summary of book is a YouTube from author. How the families came to be connected is only through a miracle of God. A distance of thousands of miles could have prevented an encounter.

Hatred, bitterness, and unforgiveness, could have prevented a union. A war and the aftermath of destruction could have dampened any effort for communication, or resolve of the past.

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But, with God all things are possible. The three families are: Mitsuo Fuchida, and his wife Haruko, and children. Jimmy, and wife Charma Covell, and children. The eldest daughter Peggy, will have a principal role. Jacob or Jake DeShazer, and his parents, Mr. The book reads similar to watching a film. The author stated he'd first written the screen play, then the book. While reading Wounded Tiger, I imagined each scene in my mindactually a large panoramic screen. My technicolor vision was full of powerful images, for example: Wounded Tiger has contrasting elements: There were tender moments when I was captivated by the significance of a characters courage and faith.

Andrus carried two blue-speckled enameled cups of steaming coffee out through the screen door. Andrus sat rocking in her high back chair staring at the distant mountains, creaking the wooden deck with each rock. As he held the cup to his wife, she looked up with a smile and an unusual appearance of contentment. Andrus gently set his cup on the table between them and sat down, keeping his eye on his wife, mystified by her demeanor, even wondering about her sanity.

T Martin Bennett spent several years researching the story, reading archive material, interviewing family members, and "consulting" with historians. Bennett explains in the book: Simply stated, the essence of every scene in this story is true. Only God can radically alter another person's heart. Only God can cover evil with grace. In seven years of writing reviews and I've never stated this before , this book stands alone as a must be made story into a film.

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It's a God story. While reading Wounded Tiger, I envisioned certain actors portraying the roles, a few examples are: One of the most inspirational and compelling nonfiction novels I have had the privilege of reading is "Wounded Tiger" by T. The story revolves around the war with Japan where victory doesn't just come from the defeat of a mighty military nation, but from the unrelenting spirit of men and women who suffered through its terrors, bloodshed and atrocities, and after the chaos subsided wanted to share the miracles and love that changed their lives with a defeated nation.

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With vivid de One of the most inspirational and compelling nonfiction novels I have had the privilege of reading is "Wounded Tiger" by T. With vivid description T.

Martin Bennett brings to life a war that begins with an alliance between Germany, Italy and Japan and sweeps across Europe, encompassing nations in the Pacific. He delves into the deep rift that develops between Japan and the League of Nations after WW1 and the growing bias against the people of Japanese extraction. With the use of Japanese words, excepts from propaganda and news reports the author builds realism into an epic drama that's often forgotten. Cleverly he seamlessly weaves the lives of three main characters- their hopes, dreams, and perspectives- into the climatic events that brought about a titanic clash between the United States and Japan.

Through the eyes of Mitsudo Fuchida, as he climbs the ladder of success through the upper eschelons of the Imperial Navy after Japan's momentous victory at Pearl Harbour, the reader gains a sense of the honour, duty and loyalty that binds the Japanese people to their Emperor and Nation. A brilliant strategist and visionary who with determination, a smattering of cockiness and impulsiveness overcame his sensitivity of being small and shy as a child Fuchida rises to become the Air Operations Commander of the Entire Combined Fleet when Japan suffers defeat in their final naval battle.

But this man who continually asks questions about his existence, why he survives when others are killed will not only find the answers at the end of the war, but will find victory in the midst of defeat.

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The other two threads of this engrossing story begin with an obscure and likeable Oregon farmhand, Jimmy "Jake" DeShazer who accepts an attractive paying job as a bombadier only to have his plane shot down. Captured in the early years of the war with seven others after the infamous Doolittle's Raid over Japan he's interrogated, tortured, imprisoned and starved, his hatred for the Japanese overpowering any compassion taught him as a child by his devote Christian mother.

But after being given a bible to read in his small dank cell Jake not only finds the God he abandoned and forgiveness, but a promising future. In the Philippines Jimmy Cavell, a missionary, teacher and pacifist struggles to survive with his wife and other faculty members in the densely forested mountains near Panay. Knowing that any American caught by the Japanese is instantly killed, they hold tight to their faith, stirring the hearts of not only the Philippine people but insurgents and even a Japanese officer. It is his legacy of faith and love of the Japanese people that impels his daughter to serve in a Japanese prisoner of war camp.

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I can't say enough about the power of this amazing story in whose pages we see faith, victory and hope. Yet there's also the realization that man never learns from past mistakes and that without God Armageddon could once again be a breath away. This is a great novel that would make a wonderful movie. May 06, Skjam! World War Two buffs, Christians. I received this book as a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it. Mitsuo Fuchida was the flight leader in the attack on Pearl Harbor. The Covell family were missionaries. This book weaves together their stories.

As a top pilot Disclosure: As a top pilot for the Japanese Navy, and later a leading officer, Fuchida participated in many important events of the Pacific Theater of World War Two. Fuchida was shocked and intrigued by this news, and eventually converted to Christianity. Jake DeShazer spent most of the war in Japanese prisoner of war camps after the raid on Tokyo. He was severely mistreated and some of his fellow prisoners were killed.

The Covells were missionaries in Japan until the government made that unhealthy, then moved to the Philippines to teach, while their daughter Peggy went to college in America. When the Japanese invaded the Philippines, they eventually hunted down and killed the older Covells as supposed spies. But Peggy did not let this crush her or her faith, and worked to help Japanese POWs, the news of which eventually reached Fuchida. As a result, I recommend parents review the book before giving it to junior high or younger teens to read.

The book also touches on racism between the Japanese and Americans, which was exacerbated by the run-up to the war. Real life is messier than we like, and some sins are more difficult to make a good story out of than others. One suspects that if the movie ever gets made, this is one of the scenes that will be cut. First, thank to T. Martin Bennett for sending me his book. I read this book like a novel and not at all like a non fiction book.

I really enjoyed the way the story is built with the fact to have the different points of view of the main characters, from the japanese or the american side. I also like a lot the writing, the style is very vivid with a lot of dialogues through short chapters. I didn't know much this part of History about the Pacific War and I really enjoyed to learn about it through t First, thank to T.

I didn't know much this part of History about the Pacific War and I really enjoyed to learn about it through the way men and women were living. At the beginning I was a bit afraid that battle or war strategy take a big part in this book but on the contrary it was moving and heartbreaking with great characters. I highly recommend this book to people who like History and amazing men and women.

View all 3 comments. This is a truly incredible book relating the true story of Fuchida, the lead pilot who led the raid on Pearl Harbor, and one of the Doolittle Raiders, Jake DeShazer and a Missionary in the Philipines, Jimmy Covell and how their lives were ultimately intertwined and ultimately led to Fuchida and Jake being Christians and later meeting in Japan after the war. Jake Deshazer, after the war wound up returning to Japan as a missionary to the Japanese people, who tortured and starved him for 4 years after he was captured when his plane crashed in China after the raid on Tokyo.

Jake also was reunited with one of his captors Aota, who also wound up becoming a Christian and helping Jake in his evangelistic ministry to the Japanese people. This book provided an excellent view from the Japanese soldier's and civilian perspective of what it was like being a Japanese citizen during the war. A must read for anyone interested in the War in the Pacific during WWII and the power of the gospel to change broken lives and transform hatred and revenge into love and peace. I read it and now my Review on Wounded Tiger. To stay posted on progress of both the book and film, click here.

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If you want to make a claim, be sure you can name names and sources. I've disabled the "anonymous" comment ability to discourage trolls. Posted by T Martin Bennett at 9: In "Wounded Tiger" I explain how this raid killed the fiance of a young lady who would later seek to meet Jake DeShazer for one reason - to kill him as well The book will be available for presale in June, Posted by T Martin Bennett at 8:

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