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"On June 20, 1945, just before the end of the war, 123 American
bombers took off from the island of Guam for an attack on Shizuoka,
a Japanese city at the foot of Mount Fuji. The raid destroyed
two-thirds of the city, taking the lives of two thousand of its
citizens. Twenty-three American airmen also died when two of their
planes collided in mid-air. That these twenty-three men were enemy
soldiers mattered little to one Japanese person who buried their
remains next to the graves of the Shizuoka citizens killed in the
attack and erected a memorial for them there. Many years later, in
1971, another Shizuoka citizen learned of this. He began holding
his own ceremony beside the memorial, praying for the souls of the
twenty-three Americans each year on the Saturday closest to June
20. Though the two countries were once at war, the selfless action
of one Shizuoka citizen over sixty years ago has built a bridge
between the two countries, inspiring a campaign for peace among
Japanese and American citizens, and strengthening ties between the
two countries. Having campaigned for peace for many years, this
beautiful story strikes a deep chord with me. I hope it will become
more widely known around the world and inspire other people too."
Imagine Peace, Yoko Ono "Jerry Yellin takes you from the terror of
war to the everlasting hope of peace, in a unique story of World
War II. -A human story like no other. God bless you, Dr. Sugano."
John Colli, Nephew of Ken Colli from The Blackened Canteen "Words
cannot express the true feelings of the heart when reading "The
Blackened Canteen." We are brought to tears with the realization
that this author cared enough to honor these fallen heroes of WWII.
This fictional account has been faithfully told based on the facts
of these American Soldiers lives. What a true blessing " Lucy
(Towle) Spence, daughter of Newton Towle from The Blackened Canteen
The Letter by Jerry Yellin confronts that quality in a novel in
which two men are destined for conflict from their first meeting at
age 13, continuing as one accepts his personal vision of a peaceful
and inclusive God to become a rabbi while the other pursues a life
of political and personal conquest that seems at first to be
impossible to reconcile with his Protestant Christian faith.
Religion is a comfort, if not a beacon, for Yellin's rabbi, Mark
Davidson; it is a tool rather than a philosophy for Adam Flowers, a
shallow politician and American Talibaptist.
"As a WWII fighter pilot Jerry Yellin knows a few things about
threats to humanity, and this nation. In The Letter he uses his
considerable insight to strike a major blow against religious
bigotry, hatred, and intolerance. If you are not concerned about
the invasion of American politics by religious extremists, you will
be when you finish this intriguing novel. I love the book "
"-- Troy Evans"
Author Jerry Yellin was a WW 2 fighter pilot from Hillside, NJ. He
flew P-51's over Japan from Iwo Jima. Married to Helene for 60
years, they have four sons and six grandchildren, three in America
and three born and raised in Japan. Jerry is the author of the
award winning historical fiction book The Blackened Canteen and his
memoir Of War and Weddings.
For More Info perform a Video Search
"World War II: Jerry Yellin"
These videos will bring Jerry's true story to life.
"The hint of violence is always on the back burner, and kept me
turning the page. My favorite line in the book: "This is where
grown men come to cry." A deep compelling story that will keep you
awake at night, wondering about the future of this planet, the
human family and where we came from. I highly recommend this book.
Five stars "
-- "Kathleen Rogers, MWSA Reviewer "
"In his novel The Letter, Jerry Yellin tells the story of an
American family divided by religion and politics, love and hate,
old and new. By exposing the ramifications of one-way thinking he
makes the case for religious tolerance in a personal and convincing
way. A consummate storyteller, Jerry keeps us turning the pages
through myriad plot twists and masterful plotting. A must read for
everyone."
-- "Linda Egenes, author of Visits with the Amish: Impressions of
the Plain Life"
"Most human beings have the bad habit of defining themselves by
nationality, religion, or both-divisions which can lead to violent
disagreements and, ultimately, death. In The Letter a powerful U.S.
Senator who considers himself a Christian fundamentalist learns,
after reading The Letter, that his bloodline is quite
different-that he may, in fact, be just what he hates. Highly
recommended for those who believe in the ultimate brotherhood of
man, and for those who seek to exorcise their own demons."
-- "Neal Stannard: Author of Now and Then, the Movies Get it
Right"
"The playing field that is Mark Davidson's life is be-sodded when
he receives a letter from an attorney that reveals that his boyhood
adversary who has grown up to become a hawkish politician is indeed
his half-brother. His enemy has become his family. Does he have a
duty to his brother? Does he have a duty to those who are the
victims of his brother's brutal hatreds? The Letter is the novel
you would expect when both religion and brotherhood engage in full
combat for peace and for primacy, and yet, both must find a way to
survive."
A rare find with real-life messages.
-- "Jack Woodville London, Author of French Letters"
It has been said that the only warriors who do not suffer after
combat are those who were killed. I cannot attest to that for all
battle tested warriors but I certainly can for one---me. Some years
ago a young, 13 year old eighth grade student from the Fairfield,
Iowa Middle School once asked me, "Were you wounded in the war?
I had been invited to speak in Mrs. Broz's class for many years to
talk about my wartime experiences. I had been asked and answered
many questions but this one was different. I paused, thought deeply
and quickly, and replied.
"Yes I was wounded, seriously wounded but not a wound that anyone
could see and fix." His question gave me pause to quickly think
about warriors in all the wars that have been fought, including
mine, whose wounds were unseen, untreated and debilitating even
though no blood was shed.
I spent a sleepless night wondering if my answer had satisfied
him...or me. What was there about my military service that left me
so hopeless and so helpless when I returned home to civilian life?
Was it me? The military itself? The combat? This is what I
recalled; perhaps the answers would come as I wrote my experiences
down.
"I've been practicing Transcendental Meditation for 40 years. It's
a great tool for reducing stress ... especially the stress our men
and women of the Armed Forces are going through now."
"--Clint Eastwood, Academy Award-Winning Film Director"
"Stress causes, anxiety, depression, and violent behavior.
Transcendental Meditation is a remarkable process for reducing
stress-it can help people live a long and better life."
"--Mehemet Oz, MD, America's Doctor"
"In this riveting memoir, a true American hero describes how
Transcendental Meditation changed his life for good. A must-read
for those struggling with the aftershocks of combat, and their
loved ones."
"--Norman Rosenthal, M.D. Author of Transcendence: Healing and
Transformation Through Meditation"
"The hidden cost of war includes long-term pain and suffering for
may veterans and their families. This wonderful book shows how
meditation can be a practical, simple, and effective way for our
returning warriors to find peace."
"--Professor Linda Bilmes, Harvard University, co-author of The
Three Trillion Dollar War"
"The Resilient warrior is a riveting read. What is especially
impressive is how Jerry Yellin conflates his own war and PTSD
experiences, and those experiences of other veterans, with the
powerful compelling evidence of the benefits of using meditation as
a means to overcome this disorder. I highly recommend this book to
anyone seeking relief from stress, regardless of the source of the
trauma."
"--Donald Mikkleson, Vietnam Veteran"
"My son, Dory, was an eight-year Army veteran who committed
suicide early this year and I have suffered terribly. On a really
bad day, a few weeks after Dory's death, Jerry Yellin suggested
that I read The Resilient Warrior and learn to meditate. Since
starting to meditate I can feel the stress leaving me, and my days
and nights are getting a little better day-by-day, week-by-week. I
strongly recommend Jerry's book to veterans and families of
veterans, and anyone who is looking for a way of the nightmare of
PTSD."
"--Lin Klock, Vero Beach, Florida"
Author Jerry Yellin Jerry was a WW 2 fighter pilot from Hillside,
NJ. He flew P-51's over Japan from Iwo Jima. Married to Helene for
60 years, they have four sons and six grandchildren. Jerry is the
author of the award winning historical fiction book "The Blackened
Canteen" and his memoir "Of War and Weddings."
The soldier above all other people prays for peace, for he must
suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war."
"--General Douglas Macarthur"
"On June 20, 1945, just before the end of the war, 123 American
bombers took off from the island of Guam for an attack on Shizuoka,
a Japanese city at the foot of Mount Fuji. The raid destroyed
two-thirds of the city, taking the lives of two thousand of its
citizens. Twenty-three American airmen also died when two of their
planes collided in mid-air. That these twenty-three men were enemy
soldiers mattered little to one Japanese person who buried their
remains next to the graves of the Shizuoka citizens killed in the
attack and erected a memorial for them there. Many years later, in
1971, another Shizuoka citizen learned of this. He began holding
his own ceremony beside the memorial, praying for the souls of the
twenty-three Americans each year on the Saturday closest to June
20. Though the two countries were once at war, the selfless action
of one Shizuoka citizen over sixty years ago has built a bridge
between the two countries, inspiring a campaign for peace among
Japanese and American citizens, and strengthening ties between the
two countries. Having campaigned for peace for many years, this
beautiful story strikes a deep chord with me. I hope it will become
more widely known around the world and inspire other people too."
Imagine Peace, Yoko Ono "Jerry Yellin takes you from the terror of
war to the everlasting hope of peace, in a unique story of World
War II. -A human story like no other. God bless you, Dr. Sugano."
John Colli, Nephew of Ken Colli from The Blackened Canteen "Words
cannot express the true feelings of the heart when reading "The
Blackened Canteen." We are brought to tears with the realization
that this author cared enough to honor these fallen heroes of WWII.
This fictional account has been faithfully told based on the facts
of these American Soldiers lives. What a true blessing " Lucy
(Towle) Spence, daughter of Newton Towle from The Blackened Canteen
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