John Hersey
1) Hiroshima
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Description
Describes the effect of the bombing of Hiroshima on six survivors of the atomic blast.
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Publisher
A. A. Knopf
Pub. Date
1944
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In 1943, the American Major Victor Joppolo finds himself the civil affairs officer-the mayor-of a small town in Sicily. Equipped with the rulebook, How to Bring American Democracy to Liberated Territories, he sets about bringing choices to a people whose every recent activity had been dictated. Asking them what the town needs most, he is answered: give the town back its spirit-a bell to replace the 700-year-old one that was melted down for bullets....
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Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2005]
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Stationed in England during World War II, Buzz Rickson is the bravest air force pilot in his squadron. His maniacal quest for aerial thrills prompts his many daredevil heroics. His rebellious attitude, however, threatens to alienate him from everyone around him.
A man is released from prison, but reuniting with his family is difficult due to his violent temper.