Quote by: James A. Michener

Because I am for them, Commander, because their ancestors stood up to that Nazi, Bligh, just like I would be for one little Jew, terrified and hungry, crossing the Pyrenees to get away to freedom from the Gestapo. One little Jew. You wouldn't have him in your house. He stinks, he has lice. But, you know what, Commander? I am for him, every time.” And he would punch me in the shoulder and lug his M-1 up onto the ridge, night after night.


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Author Bio


  • NameJames A. Michener
  • DescriptionAmerican author
  • AliasesJames Albert Michener
  • BornFebruary 3, 1907
  • DiedOctober 16, 1997
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionWriter; Officer; Novelist
  • WorksTales Of The South Pacific
  • AwardsPresidential Medal Of Freedom