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The Girls Of Atomic City (Thorndike Press Large Print Nonfiction)
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Now A New York Times Bestseller!The Incredible Story Of The Young Women Of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Who Unwittingly Played A Crucial Role In One Of The Most Significant Moments In U.S. History.The Tennessee Town Of Oak Ridge Was Created From Scratch In 1942. One Of The Manhattan Project'S Secret Cities, It Didn'T Appear On Any Maps Until 1949, And Yet At The Height Of World War Ii It Was Using More Electricity Than New York City And Was Home To More Than 75,000 People, Many Of Them Young Women Recruited From Small Towns Across The South. Their Jobs Were Shrouded In Mystery, But They Were Buoyed By A Sense Of Shared Purpose, Close Friendshipsand A Surplus Of Handsome Scientists And Army Men!But Against This Vibrant Wartime Backdrop, A Darker Story Was Unfolding. The Penalty For Talking About Their Workeven The Most Innocuous Detailswas Job Loss And Eviction. One Woman Was Recruited To Spy On Her Coworkers. They All Knew Something Big Was Happening At Oak Ridge, But Few Could Piece Together The True Nature Of Their Work Until The Bomb Little Boy Was Dropped Over Hiroshima, Japan, And The Secret Was Out. The Shocking Revelation: The Residents Of Oak Ridge Were Enriching Uranium For The Atomic Bomb.Though The Young Women Originally Believed They Would Leave Oak Ridge After The War, Many Met Husbands There, Made Lifelong Friends, And Still Call The Seventyyearold Town Home. The Reverberations From Their Work Therework They Didn'T Fully Understand At The Timeare Still Being Felt Today. In The Girls Of Atomic City, Denise Kiernan Traces The Astonishing Story Of These Unsung Wwii Workers Through Interviews With Dozens Of Surviving Women And Other Oak Ridge Residents. Like The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks, This Is History And Science Made Fresh And Vibranta Beautifully Told, Deeply Researched Story That Unfolds In A Suspenseful And Exciting Way.As Heard On National Public Radio'S Weekend Edition.One Of Goodreads' Most Popular Books Of March 2013.One Of Amazon'S Editors' Picks For Best Books Of The Month (History)One Of Amazon'S Editors' Picks For Best Books Of The Month (Nonfiction)One Of Amazon'S Big Spring Books (History)
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- Q: What is 'The Girls of Atomic City' about? A: 'The Girls of Atomic City' tells the remarkable story of young women in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, who unknowingly contributed to the Manhattan Project during World War II. It reveals their experiences, friendships, and the secrets they held while working in a town created for the purpose of uranium enrichment.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Denise Kiernan, who has meticulously researched the lives of the women involved in the Manhattan Project and presents their stories through interviews and historical context.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: This edition is a hardcover format, specifically a large print edition, which makes it easier to read for those who prefer or require larger text.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 615 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: When was 'The Girls of Atomic City' published? A: 'The Girls of Atomic City' was published on March 20, 2013.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in history? A: Yes, this book is suitable for readers interested in history, particularly those who want to learn about World War II, the Manhattan Project, and the role of women in these historical events.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is listed in 'Acceptable' condition, which means it may show signs of wear but is still in a readable state.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the 'State & Local' category and is classified as nonfiction.
- Q: Are there any notable recognitions for this book? A: Yes, 'The Girls of Atomic City' has been recognized as a New York Times Bestseller and was featured on lists such as Goodreads' Most Popular Books of March 2013 and Amazon's Editors' Picks for Best Books of the Month.
- Q: Can I get this book as a gift? A: Yes, 'The Girls of Atomic City' makes a thoughtful gift for anyone interested in history, women's contributions to wartime efforts, or engaging nonfiction narratives.