"Facing the Mountain" by Daniel James Brown tells the story of Japanese American families and individuals during World War II, focusing on four key figures: Rudy Tokiwa, Fred Shiosaki, Kats Miho, and Gordon Hirabayashi. The book chronicles their experiences from being forced into internment camps to serving in the highly decorated 442nd Regimental Combat Team. It also highlights the resistance of figures like Hirabayashi, who challenged the government's actions.