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Sachiko: A Nagasaki Bomb Survivor's Story by Caren Stelson
4.0
This was a personal look at the second atom bombing of Japan by the US, told through the eyes of a young girl, Sachiko. She describes life in Japan at the end of WWII, with the lack of food and other necessities. Her father works in the shipyard, so they see him daily, the family is very devoted to each other, and everyone believes Japan cannot be defeated even though the Americans are firebombing cities regularly.
The bombing of Nagasaki is America's plan B, but the consequences for the Japanese people and Sachiko's family are terrible. The book follows the family as they and their country suffer and try to recover from the fallout of war and the bomb.
Throughout the narrative, Sachiko finds inspiration in family and mentors. This adds a hopeful and positive feel to the story, despite the serious context.
The bombing of Nagasaki is America's plan B, but the consequences for the Japanese people and Sachiko's family are terrible. The book follows the family as they and their country suffer and try to recover from the fallout of war and the bomb.
Throughout the narrative, Sachiko finds inspiration in family and mentors. This adds a hopeful and positive feel to the story, despite the serious context.