Books Based on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

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These books offer deep insights into the devastating consequences of the bombings, from different viewpoints and storytelling approaches.

1

Hiroshima

It follows the lives of six survivors and their experiences before, during, and after the atomic bomb was dropped on the city.

2

Black Rain

It follows Shigematsu Shizuma, a survivor of the bombing, as he documents the events through  diary entries.

3

The Bells of Nagasaki

The book is an important reflection on faith, human resilience, and the long-lasting effects of nuclear war.

4

The Last Train from Hiroshima

This book provides a detailed account of both the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, based on survivor testimonies and historical records.

5

Hiroshima Diary

This diary records the immediate aftermath of the bombing from his perspective as both a survivor and  a medical professional.

6

Life After Nuclear War

This nonfiction book details the experiences of five Nagasaki survivors & their lives in the decades following the bombing.

7

One Sunny Day

The book provides a personal perspective on how the event affected children and families in the city.