Presentation given to the OSHER LIFELONG EDUCATION INSTITUTE, part of the University of California San Diego (UCSD) Extension Program
On January 8th, 2020 the author of the historical novel The Emperor and the Spy and the illustrated biography The Art of Peace gave a two hour presentation on what his research for these books revealed about the behind the scenes U.S. Japan events during the first half of the twentieth century.
NewsRadio KFBK Interview: ‘The Neighbor Was a Spy’ by journalist/radio broadcaster Cristina Mendonsa, Dec. 6, 2019
You’re invited to hear a fascinating 20 minute radio broadcast interview with Tony Fisher, who became a personal friend with Colonel Sidney Mashbir. It was the acquisition of Colonel Mashbir’s personal papers twenty years ago, that initially inspired my writing of the historical novel The Emperor and the Spy. I first met and interviewed Tony Fisher two years ago. He is a true gentlemen and a scholar. He’s retired from a long career as a high school teacher and tennis coach. It was exciting to hear his recollections linked to his friendship with Colonel Mashbir, when Tony was twenty seven years old and Mashbir was in his seventies.
Hope you enjoy the interview and you’re invited to share it with your friends. The link is below:
Radio interview: The Neighbor was a Spy
–San Diego Union Tribune feature article about ‘’The Emperor and the Spy’’
This news article highlights the career of Colonel Mashbir, and also discusses Mashbir’s friendship and alliance with Prince Tokugawa, as they strove to maintain goodwill between their nations. Below is a link to this article:
–San Diego Jewish Journal, highlighted The Emperor and the Spy, and the unique historical materials that inspired it. The Editor-in-chief interviewed the author and took photos of the Mashbir collection. The below link takes you to this intriguing article.
On February 28th, 2018, the author gave a presentation on “The Emperor and the Spy” at Canyon Crest Academy, in Carmel Valley, California. Four high school classes attended. The presentation was sponsored by Canyon Crest Academy’s World Affairs Club and the San Diego World Affairs Council.
CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY:
The Emperor and the Spy, was chosen as their “Book of the month” with a Presentation and Book signing.
BARNES & NOBLE, in the Spirit of acknowledging VETERANS DAY WEEKEND: The Oceanside, California Barnes & Noble location offered a Book signing for ”The Emperor and the Spy.” Colonel Mashbir’s Memory lives on, while honoring our MILITARY OF TODAY.
CAMP PENDLETON MARINE BASE
Presentation given August 3rd, 2016 to a group of young soldiers and their commanding officer. A lively discussion was had about the novel The Emperor and the Spy, and the history behind it.
A Presentation was given to the North County Chapter of the San Diego World Affairs Council (part of the national organization: World Affairs Councils of America) a non-partisan, educational organization focusing on international events.
Here is the link to their website:
SAN DIEGO WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Presentation to DEL MAR CALIFORNIA ROTARY CHAPTER
Based on historical materials supplied by the author of The Emperor and the Spy, honoring Colonel Mashbir contributions to U.S. security, both the UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA and SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY ROTC programs nominated Colonel Mashbir to the ROTC HALL OF FAME for 2017.
‘The Emperor and the Spy opens a new window to the first half of the twentieth century. On June 22nd, 2016 the Office of the Japanese Prime Minister sent a delegation of historians, diplomats, military experts, and professors from Japan to America on a goodwill diplomatic/educational tour. They held panel discussions on the rise of international tensions in the Southeast Asian Pacific region, issues involved and possible solutions. The event took place on the campus of the University of San Diego, at the Joan Kroc Institute of Peace and Justice…The Emperor and the Spy honors many Japanese leaders who attempted to prevent World War Two. The author was invited to do a book signing at this gathering, and an inscribed copy of the novel was gifted to the visiting Japanese to present to their Prime Minister upon their return to Japan.
The below Link takes you to this event.
Once on the site Click the words: ‘VIEW DETAILS’ to see the full description:
The JAPANESE AMERICAN VETERANS ASSOCIATION (JAVA) highlighted the publication of The Emperor and the Spy, in their 2015 Summer Quarterly Newsletter. Colonel Mashbir was the Commander of a top secret intelligence agency ATIS, composed mainly of thousands of Nisei (Americans of Japanese descent) who served as military intelligence agents during WWII. See page 17:
KIRKUS REVIEWS
Featured The Emperor and the Spy in their Kirkus Reviews Sept. 1st, 2016 Issue; this magazine was sent to 5,200 industry professionals, such as librarians, publishers, and also film and literary agents.
On February 23rd, 2018, Stan S. Katz gave a presentation about Colonel Sidney Mashbir and the novel The Emperor and the Spy, at a luncheon fundraiser for the City of Hope Cancer Center and Hospital.
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