Inspired by real-life stories and backed by thorough research, J. A. Nunn explores the inequities experienced by American civilians and soldiers of Asian and African descent during the early years of World War II.
About the Author
J. A. Nunn was born in Pasadena, California. After earning an MA in literature at Southern Illinois University, Nunn returned to California to teach. He later accepted a position in Tokyo, switched to marketing, and was appointed Washington State’s Japan-based trade representative. He returned to the US in the 1990s, and after a second career in marketing, he and his wife retired in Seattle.
Reviews
“Driven by quiet unease and its hero’s mounting discomfort with the truth about American culture, The Stuff What Actually Is is a powerful historical novel.”
—Foreword Clarion Reviews
“…a compelling, interesting story about a specific time and place and provides a worthy footnote to the Greatest Generation’s hagiography.”
—F. M., Amazon review
“…shines a light on a terrifying time on our history that is still relevant today. A page-turner that leaves me looking forward to the continuing story .”
—M. C., Amazon review
“The Stuff What Actually Is kept me turning pages into the wee hours. I thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful first novel by J. A. Nunn.”
—J. M., Amazon review
“The portrait of the scene during the 1940s reflects some of the most enduring aspects of American culture and picks raw the scabs that were left by the lesser memorable traits. A very enjoyable read.”
—R. H., Amazon review