The novel that I chose to do my report on is Hiroshima, by John Hersey. I chose this book because I have a strong interest in Japanese and wartime events. I first came across this book in Collection 18 of my American Literature book. This Collection, titled "The Wages of War," features the first chapter of the book. When this book was written in 1946, American literature was going through major changes. Having recently escaped the monotony …showed first 75 words of 3509 total…

…showed last 75 words of 3509 total…away from August 6, 1945. I would recommend, no, strongly encourage every one of you to read this book. It is not dry, old, historical nonsense that should be locked up in a dusty trunk. It is a living, dynamic, active story told from an interesting perspective and in a fashion that should be new to all of us. I would pity the person who does not know the vital information and lessons present in this book.