It took four years for the rising sun to set, 1941-1945: Recollections of an unforgettable ordeal

About this book

It Took Four Years for the Rising Sun to Set tells of a very sad time in Manila's history. It recounts eyewitness events, some joyous, but more often sad, during the years of the Japanese Occupation in the Philippines. The story highlights the larger tragedy that has so often been innocuously described as the "liberation of Manila', revealing important brave yet lamentable episodes during this deplorable period. The book encapsulates the story of a youngster whose formative years were shaped during those trying times.