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Code Talker: The First and Only Memoir By One of the Original Navajo Code Talkers of WWII
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Code Talker
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2013320
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Pacific Theater • 1940s
2013
Adult
12+ years
Super Short Summary
Code Talker: The First and Only Memoir By One of the Original Navajo Code Talkers of WWII by Chester Nez and Judith Schiess Avila recounts Chester Nez's experiences as a World War II Navajo Code Talker, highlighting the creation and use of the Navajo code to secure military communications, alongside Nez's personal journey from childhood through his military service.
Informative
Mysterious
Inspirational
Emotional
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Code Talker: The First and Only Memoir By One of the Original Navajo Code Talkers of WWII by Chester Nez and Judith Schiess Avila offers a firsthand account of Nez's experiences in WWII, providing valuable historical insight. Praise focuses on its authenticity and engaging narrative. Criticism includes occasional repetitive segments and a lack of broader context.
Who Should Read Code Talker?
Readers who enjoy Code Talker: The First and Only Memoir By One of the Original Navajo Code Talkers of WWII by Chester Nez and Judith Schiess Avila are typically history buffs, WWII enthusiasts, and those interested in Native American culture. Similar books include Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand and The Navajo Code Talkers by Doris A. Paul.
Judith Schiess Avila
Judith Schiess Avila
Co-author of the memoir, who collaborated with Chester Nez to document his experiences. She brought her diverse professional background and sensitivity to cultural contexts to ensure the memoir's historical accuracy and narrative clarity.
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Pacific Theater • 1940s
2013
Adult
12+ years
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