Description: Hell to Eternity by Edward S. Aarons ; Gold Medal 1023 ; Movie Tie-In that starred Jeffrey Hunter and David Janssen ; Cover art by Baryé Phillips Hell to Eternity is a 1960 novel by Edward S. Aarons. It is a fictionalized account of the life of Medal of Honor recipient Guy Gabaldon, a Japanese-American Marine who fought in the Battle of Saipan during World War II. The novel begins with Gabaldon's childhood in Los Angeles, where he is subjected to racism and discrimination because of his Japanese ancestry. Despite this, Gabaldon excels in school and joins the Marines after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. After training in the United States, Gabaldon is assigned to the 2nd Marine Division and sent to Saipan. During the battle, Gabaldon distinguishes himself by his bravery and his ability to communicate with Japanese soldiers. He is eventually awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions. Hell to Eternity was a bestseller when it was first published and was adapted into a film of the same name in 1965. The novel has been praised for its realistic portrayal of combat and its sympathetic portrayal of Gabaldon. Here are some additional details about the book: The novel was based on Gabaldon's own experiences, but Aarons took some liberties with the facts. For example, Gabaldon was actually awarded the Navy Cross, not the Medal of Honor.The novel was controversial when it was first published because of its sympathetic portrayal of Gabaldon. Some people felt that Gabaldon was a traitor because he fought against Japan, even though he was Japanese-American.The novel has been praised for its realistic portrayal of combat. Aarons did extensive research on the Battle of Saipan and interviewed many veterans of the battle.The novel has also been praised for its sympathetic portrayal of Gabaldon. Aarons shows how Gabaldon was shaped by his experiences of racism and discrimination, and how he overcame these challenges to become a hero.
Price: 24.95 USD
Location: Farmington, Michigan
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Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, 1st Printing
Author: Edward S. Aarons
Publisher: Gold Medal
Topic: Literature
Subject: Military & War
Original/Facsimile: Original
