The memoir, "Blue Skies, Troubled Waters: An American Twin's WWII Odyssey in Minahasa, Indonesia," recounts a family's fight for survival during the Second World War. Narrated by Ath (Martha’s nickname, one of two American twin sisters), the book begins with their departure from New Jersey in 1940 for their father's homeland in Indonesia. What starts as a journey to a new life in a beautiful, unfamiliar land quickly descends into a harrowing struggle for existence. The narrative beautifully captures the family’s idyllic early days in Minahasa, painting a vivid picture of a tranquil existence filled with simple joys like playing by the river and helping on the family farm. This peaceful setting makes the sudden and brutal Japanese invasion all the more impactful. As the war envelops their community, the memoir documents the family’s constant fear, the emotional toll of their imprisonment, and their struggle with starvation and disease. Read the full review here: https://www.printedwordreviews.com/bookreviews/9798218286767