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Midnight In Chernobyl: The Untold Story Of The World'S Greatest Nuclear Disaster
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A New York Times Best Book Of The Yeara Time Best Book Of The Yeara Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book Of The Year2020 Andrew Carnegie Medals For Excellence Winnerone Of Nprs Best Books Of 2019Journalist Adam Higginbothams Definitive, Yearsinthemaking Account Of The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Disasterand A Powerful Investigation Into How Propaganda, Secrecy, And Myth Have Obscured The True Story Of One Of The Twentieth Centurys Greatest Disasters.Early In The Morning Of April 26, 1986, Reactor Number Four Of The Chernobyl Atomic Energy Station Exploded, Triggering Historys Worst Nuclear Disaster. In The Thirty Years Since Then, Chernobyl Has Become Lodged In The Collective Nightmares Of The World: Shorthand For The Spectral Horrors Of Radiation Poisoning, For A Dangerous Technology Slipping Its Leash, For Ecological Fragility, And For What Can Happen When A Dishonest And Careless State Endangers Its Citizens And The Entire World. But The Real Story Of The Accident, Clouded From The Beginning By Secrecy, Propaganda, And Misinformation, Has Long Remained In Dispute.Drawing On Hundreds Of Hours Of Interviews Conducted Over The Course Of More Than Ten Years, As Well As Letters, Unpublished Memoirs, And Documents From Recentlydeclassified Archives, Adam Higginbotham Has Written A Harrowing And Compelling Narrative Which Brings The Disaster To Life Through The Eyes Of The Men And Women Who Witnessed It Firsthand. The Result Is A Masterful Nonfiction Thriller, And The Definitive Account Of An Event That Changed History: A Story That Is More Complex, More Human, And More Terrifying Than The Soviet Myth.Midnight In Chernobyl Is An Indelible Portrait Of One Of The Great Disasters Of The Twentieth Century, Of Human Resilience And Ingenuity, And The Lessons Learned When Mankind Seeks To Bend The Natural World To His Willlessons Which, In The Face Of Climate Change And Other Threats, Remain Not Just Vital But Necessary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Midnight in Chernobyl' about? A: 'Midnight in Chernobyl' is a detailed account of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, exploring the events leading up to the explosion of Reactor Number Four on April 26, 1986, and the aftermath of the disaster. It delves into the themes of propaganda, secrecy, and the human experiences of those affected.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Midnight in Chernobyl'? A: The book is authored by Adam Higginbotham, an investigative journalist with extensive research on the Chernobyl disaster.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: 'Midnight in Chernobyl' was published on February 12, 2019.
- Q: How many pages does 'Midnight in Chernobyl' have? A: The book contains 560 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of the disaster and its implications.
- Q: What format is 'Midnight in Chernobyl' available in? A: 'Midnight in Chernobyl' is available in hardcover format, ensuring durability for readers.
- Q: Is 'Midnight in Chernobyl' suitable for all audiences? A: While the book provides an insightful historical narrative, it contains mature themes related to disaster and human suffering, making it more suitable for adult readers and mature teens.
- Q: Are there any awards associated with 'Midnight in Chernobyl'? A: Yes, 'Midnight in Chernobyl' has received several accolades, including being recognized as a New York Times Best Book of the Year and a recipient of the 2020 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence.
- Q: What kind of research did the author conduct for this book? A: Adam Higginbotham conducted over ten years of research, including hundreds of interviews, letters, unpublished memoirs, and documents from recently declassified archives, to provide a comprehensive narrative.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Midnight in Chernobyl'? A: The book explores themes such as human resilience, the impact of propaganda, ecological fragility, and the consequences of state secrecy in the face of disaster.
- Q: Is 'Midnight in Chernobyl' a fiction or nonfiction book? A: 'Midnight in Chernobyl' is a nonfiction book, presenting a factual account of the events surrounding the Chernobyl disaster.