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Hiroshima

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Book Synopsis: Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author John Hersey's seminal work of narrative nonfiction which has defined the way we think about nuclear warfare. "One of the great classics of the war" (The New Republic) that tells what happened in Hiroshima during World War II through the memories of the survivors of the first atomic bomb ever dropped on a city."The perspective [Hiroshima] offers from the bomb’s actual victims is the mandatory counterpart to any Oppenheimer viewing." —GQ Magazine

"Nothing can be said about this book that can equal what the book has to say. It speaks for itself, and in an unforgettable way, for humanity.” —The New York Times

Hiroshima is the story of six human beings who lived through the greatest single manmade disaster in history. John Hersey tells what these six -- a clerk, a widowed seamstress, a physician, a Methodist minister, a young surgeon, and a German Catholic priest -- were doing at 8:15 a.m. on August 6, 1945, when Hiroshima was destroyed by the first atomic bomb ever dropped on a city. Then he follows the course of their lives hour by hour, day by day.The New Yorker of August 31, 1946, devoted all its space to this story. The immediate repercussions were vast: newspapers here and abroad reprinted it; during evening half-hours it was read over the network of the American Broadcasting Company; leading editorials were devoted to it in uncounted newspapers.Almost four decades after the original publication of this celebrated book John Hersey went back to Hiroshima in search of the people whose stories he had told. His account of what he discovered about them -- the variety of ways in which they responded to the past and went on with their lives -- is now the eloquent and moving final chapter of Hiroshima.

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Experience the power of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism with Hiroshima, a groundbreaking narrative nonfiction book by John Hersey. As the definitive account of nuclear warfare, this bestseller has shaped our understanding of the devastating events that unfolded in Hiroshima during World War II. Through the firsthand memories of survivors of the first atomic bomb ever dropped on a city, you'll gain a unique and poignant perspective that cannot be found elsewhere.

Immerse yourself in the stories of six remarkable individuals who lived through the greatest manmade disaster in history. From a humble clerk to a dedicated Methodist minister, John Hersey vividly portrays their lives on that fateful day, August 6, 1945, when Hiroshima was forever changed. Through his meticulously detailed narrative, you will witness the hour-by-hour, day-by-day journey of these inspiring individuals as they rebuild their lives in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

The impact of Hiroshima was so profound that it dominated the headlines and captured the world's attention. When first published, The New Yorker dedicated all its space to this extraordinary story. Leading newspapers and media outlets across the globe echoed its importance. Now, almost four decades later, John Hersey returns to Hiroshima to reconnect with the people he portrayed in his groundbreaking book. Their stories of resilience and hope will leave a lasting impact on your heart and mind.

Don't miss this opportunity to discover the unfiltered truth and human spirit that Hiroshima embodies. Experience the depth of emotion, the unfolding drama, and the vivid portrayal of history that John Hersey so eloquently delivers. Let Hiroshima be the catalyst for understanding and empathy in an ever-changing world.

Click here to get your copy of Hiroshima and embark on a journey that will forever change your perspective on nuclear warfare and the indomitable spirit of humanity.

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