Description
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist John Hersey's groundbreaking work of narrative nonfiction captures the human dimension of nuclear warfare through the intimate stories of six survivors of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. Following a clerk, a seamstress, a physician, a minister, a surgeon, and a priest through the moments before, during, and after the destruction of their city, Hersey creates an unforgettable testament to resilience and the enduring impact of catastrophe. Originally published in The New Yorker in 1946, this seminal work fundamentally shaped how the world understands the consequences of atomic weapons by centering the voices and experiences of those who lived through history's greatest single manmade disaster. Decades later, Hersey returned to Hiroshima to discover how these six individuals rebuilt their lives, adding a poignant final chapter that explores the varied ways survivors processed trauma and moved forward. A haunting and essential read that remains the definitive account of Hiroshima's human cost.
Available Editions
paperback
Vintage
Published Mar 4, 1989
162 pages
ISBN: 9780679721031
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Details
First Published
1946
Language
en
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Hiroshima by John Hersey.