A review by radbear76
American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Martin J. Sherwin, Kai Bird

5.0

A very comprehensive look at Dr. Oppenheimer's life that explores his complex personality and documents his rise and fall during the early Cold War years. His life serves as an example of the saying "The toes you step on today may be attached to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow." The way he was treated by the people he angered is a disturbing potrait of the measures people will use to supress dissent. The description of the McCarthy Era reminded me of some aspects of current events.