One Thousand Days in Siberia

Born in Brawley, California, Iwao Peter Sano went to Japan in 1939 to become the adopted son (yoshi) of his childless aunt and uncle. In March, 1945, he was drafted into the Japanese army and sent to join the Kwantung Army in Manchuria. This title presents an account of mixed and divided loyalties, dismay and confusion, sacrifice and salvation.