Hiroshima
 

Hiroshima

by John Hersey

Hiroshima is John Hersey's timeless and compassionate account of the catastrophic event which heralded the coming of the atomic age. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author went to Japan, while the ashes of Hiroshima were still warm, to interview the survivors of the first atomic bombing. His trip resulted in this world-famous document, the most significant piece of journalism of modern times.... (read more)

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Phenomenal. Heart Breaking.

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Brittany B
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Confusing, poorly written nonfiction. Did not enjoy at all.

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