Hiroshima

Hiroshima Book Report A book by: John Hersey Book report by: Andrew H Martin 1) A summary of the historical context of the book As World War II progressed in the Pacific, Americans became increasingly aware of the Japanese fighting tactics. The Japanese culture was ashamed of soldiers that would surrender, and this logic was seen in the way they fought. The Japanese army fought to the death with out ever considering surrender. The army would …

…seen as a star writer. His first novels dramatically impacted the public, and Hiroshima was among the best of his career. Few men can really dream of matching the writing elegance that John Hersey achieves in Hiroshima. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** Reference: Steve Rothman 1/7/1997 http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/6556/hiro.html Charles Poore, The New York Times Book Review, 11/10/1946, http://www.powells.com/biblio/67400-67600/0679721037.html Times Literary Supplement, 12/07/1946, http://www.powells.com/biblio/67400-67600/0679721037.html