60 pages • 2 hours read
Judith Schiess Avila, Chester NezCode Talker: The First and Only Memoir By One of the Original Navajo Code Talkers of WWII
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2013A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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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.
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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.