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Hiroshima

Written by: John Hersey
Narrated by: George Guidall
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Publisher's Summary

“One of the great classics of the war" (The New Republic) that tells what happened in Hiroshima through the memories of survivors—from a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist.

On August 6, 1945, Hiroshima was destroyed by the first atom bomb ever dropped on a city. This book, John Hersey's journalistic masterpiece, tells what happened on that day. Told through the memories of survivors, this timeless, powerful and compassionate document has become a classic "that stirs the conscience of humanity" (The New York Times).

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 is now the eloquent and moving final chapter of Hiroshima.
©1946, 1985 John Hersey (P)2019 Random House Audio
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  • Categories: History
World War II Asia Americas
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“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

“One of the great classics of the war.” —The New Republic

“Everyone able to read should read it.” —Saturday Review of Literature

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Good perspective of civilians but poor outline

informative about different lives impacted and perspectives and outlooks but lacked depth and emotion. Unless one pays close attention, difficult to follow the weaving. It took long to identify the characters.
Overall, a useful listen. Bookmarked multiple sections for reference.

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