Hiroshima by John Hersey
This book provides a detailed account of the aftermath of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima during World War II, as experienced by six survivors. The narrative follows the survivors from the moment of the explosion to their lives in the following years. It explores their struggles, their resilience, and the profound physical, emotional, and social impacts of the event, offering a poignant examination of the human capacity to endure and rebuild in the face of unimaginable devastation.
The 628th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1946
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 100-200
- Words
- 30,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 32nd on Top 100 World Literature Titles (Perfection Learning)
- Select 100 (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee)
- The 100 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time (The Guardian)
- The New York Public Library's Books of the Century (New York Public Library)
- 100 Major Works of Modern Creative Nonfiction (ThoughtCo)
- As if You Don't Have Enough to Read, Best Non-Fiction from the NY Times Writers (New York Times)