The First and Only Memoir By One of the Original Navajo Code Talkers of WWII

Have been reading several books on the History of the Code Talkers and found this to be as informative as the others. Great book to read and very descriptive as to the Mission of the group. Very brave men to do what they did and proud of them for stepping up for their Country and giving their All.

This book is an amazing account of what our American Native Indians did for America. I'm not quite finished but I have many friends asking to borrow the book as soon as I am finished. I have been telling snatches if it. I have a few drops of Native American blood in me and I am thrilled with this book. Thank you so much. Very informative.

I have not finished this book yet but originally bought it as an accompaniment to a magazine article I read in American Legion magazine. I am doing a paper on the code talkers for history 114. The descriptions are very thorough and there is a lot of pictures that tells the story. From what I've read so far, I would definitely recommend this is research material. I will probably end up donating it to my local library.

Code Talker is fascinating. It's an easy read that impressed me with the service of members of the Navajo tribe in World War II. Many of them gave up R&R, even, to be of service. America is the land of the free because of the Brave, and this definitely defines the work of the Code Talkers. I would recommend this book.

The Navajo code talkers have fascinated me since my husband and I saw a memorial to them in the four corners region. This book not only tells of the experiences of one of these valiant men during WWII but also describes his life as a Navajo child and how the war affected his life afterward. Well written and thoroughly entertaining! Well done Chester Nez, and Judith Schiess Avila!

I loved this book. I just wish the government hadn't waited so long to honor them.
They did what no one else could and should have been acknowleged much sooner.
I respect and appreciate what they did for the sake of the U.S.

It's outstanding on every level: the story of Chester Nez, contribution of Navajo indians, unique and needed perspective on WWII -- not to mention a wonderfully narrated story. You won't regret reading this book and will treasure it among the all-time-greats in your library!

Chester Nez exemplifies the term the, Greatest Generation. He also shows why America became great,, getting the best of various cultures, who loved this country, gave it their all, and made it a better place for future generation. Even though America is painfully slow to show its gratitude. I learned a great deal from Chester Nez's story and I hope you will also.

I actually have read this book quite a few times. What the Navajo code-talkers did in 1942 to invent the code, use it and help win WWII was exciting. Also, learning how the US government abused the Navajos in the mid-to-late 1800s and as late as the 1920s and how the Navajo "warriors" stood up to protect the US (their "mother"). I love it.

Given all the Navajo went through as children it is amazing that they would then volunteer to fight for the USA. And so ironic that the language that they had their mouth washed out with soap as children helped win that war. We written book that covers the was well and so much more.

I really enjoyed this book. myself coming from the Navajo reservation and have served in the Marines. I thought it was written very good and kept me in my memories when I went floating on navy ships. interesting on how the code was build.

While I generally knew the story, this audio book starts with the early life of Chester Nez, the code talker. Very interesting background on Navajo life and how their adverse life provided the U.S. Marines & the U.S. with superior warriors. Found it surprising to learn of the pride Navajos in their country. This unbroken code allowed U.S. to beat the Japs. (They wanted to subjugate or kill U.S. all) Once the book gets going it ties together very nicely and I was sad to hear it end. Semper Fi to those that earned it.

Little known facts about the code talkers and how important their role in WWII was. Its amazing that these 29 men were told to develop the code and how to use it themselves and did a masterful job. Great read.

After watching the movie "Wind Talker", I decided to look for the book upon which the movie was based. I think books are so much better than the movies and again I was right; you get a much clearer image of what the Navaho went through and how incredibly hard they worked for America's war effort and how fiercely loyal they were to a country that didn't treat them as true citizens. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in history from a participant's point of view.

Very historic and highly recommended. I give it Five Stars and it should be made into a movie. A must reading for high school and college classes and students and history buffs. The Navajo Code Talkers are living legends and not very many are still living and we should appreciate their contributions to the winning of World War II. Excellent!

I served with the 1st Marine Division in Viet Nam. I Heard about the Code Talkers and what they did in the Marine Corps History. I am a Ham Radio operator and had the opportunity to talk to a Code Talker during a special event station contest years ago. Simper Fi Chester and the rest.

Great History. The Author Chester Nez passed a few months ago, believed to be the last of the Code Talkers. All were great HEROES that helped win WWII, because of the Navajo Code that the Japanese could never break.

I found myself thinking about the book after I read it. Although I have read several other books about the Navajos, this account intensified my understanding. Likewise, the descriptions of the battles for each Pacific island were enlightening. I read the Kindle version and did not discover the fascinating photos at the end if the book until I finished reading it. I would have preferred to have the photos inserted at the appropriate spots or at least referenced in the text.

I enjoyed reading about the story and what the Navajo's did during the war. I had seen the movie and it gives you the background for the movie. Though in the book it is not quite as graphic as the movie.

An interesting glimpse at some long unknown heroes. I enjoyed, the background look at childhood, the in-depth discussion of the code used to help win in the Pacific, and the struggles that came with reintegrating into the US post-war.

This is the story of original Americans we all should know. In particular, we should know that the descendants of those our ancestors treated so badly supported the US in a unique and important way in WW2. Read it!

I would not boor any historian with my personal knowledge of these Marines. Chester Nez, with the admirable help of Judith Scheiss Avila, puts the period and his efforts into a perspective I never would be able to. Any reader will understand that they are witnessing the thoughts and memories and truth of an American hero. Mr. Nez is a champion over life its self.

Very engaging - good job of interweaving the life experiences of the narrator between growing up, his WWII training and deployments, and current times. Lots of good history here on many different levels about an aspect of the Allies winning WWII and who a lot of that win is attributed to.

This is an amazing story of family, of heartbreak and of triumph. You can almost hear this gentleman's voice as you read.
A wonderful book filled with insight to a long gone way of life and the courage and fortitude it takes to be a hero.