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American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer
by Martin J. Sherwin, Kai Bird
One of the best pieces of historical research / investigative journalism I've ever seen. Every part of Oppenheimer's life is well documented with quotes from letters, official documents, and interviews with the people present.
Oppenheimer was indeed an extraordinary man. The likes of which the world rarely sees. He gave humanity the bomb and lived the rest of his life advocating for such a weapon not to be used. Just like Prometheus, he was punished. Not by the gods, but by the very government he diligently served. This biography is not only thorough and extremely well researched but also absolutely inspiring.
Oppenheimer was indeed an extraordinary man. The likes of which the world rarely sees. He gave humanity the bomb and lived the rest of his life advocating for such a weapon not to be used. Just like Prometheus, he was punished. Not by the gods, but by the very government he diligently served. This biography is not only thorough and extremely well researched but also absolutely inspiring.