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“...their faces were wholly burned, their eyesockets were hollow, the fluid from their melted eyes had run down their cheeks.”

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Hiroshima

This book provides a comprehensive look at the events surrounding the atomic bombings of Hiroshima during World War II, including the immediate impact and long-term consequences on the city and its people. more

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John Hersey
John Hersey

John Hersey was an American writer born on June 17, 1914, and died on March 24, 1993. Known for his profound insight into human nature and his deep reflections on war and peace. more

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