Mark Penn Goes to War

Set in March 1942, amidst the backdrop of World War II, the story follows Robert Matsui and his family as they relocate from Bakersfield, California, to Middleton, Minnesota. This move occurs during a brief window when Japanese-Americans can voluntarily leave the West Coast after the Pearl Harbor attack. The narrative explores the challenges and experiences faced by the Matsui family as they navigate their new life in a different community during a time of tension and uncertainty.