The Devil Reached Toward the Sky: An Oral History of the Making and Unleashing of the Atomic Bomb | Garrett M. Graff

Extended Synopsis

The building of the atomic bomb was an audacious rush by scientists in complete secrecy to unlock the universe's fundamental power. Tracing the breakneck pace of atomic development leading up to 1945, this panoramic narrative masterfully blends the memories and perspectives of key figures, ordinary workers, B-29 crews, and the haunting stories of the Hibakusha (the bomb-affected people). It is a singular, profound look at the inception of humanity's most powerful weapon and its harrowing legacy.

Author Bio & Accolades

Garrett M. Graff is a Pulitzer Prize finalist celebrated for his meticulous and immersive oral histories. This New York Times Bestseller has been praised as a magisterial and stunning account by Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews.

Reader Targeting

Essential reading for military historians, academics studying World War II, and anyone captivated by the moral complexities and technological leaps of the Manhattan Project.

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