Sunday, November 14, 2010

Book Review:A silver Lining

Ok so I read the book Hiroshima. Although it was kind of depressing in that it discusses the effects of the atomic bomb dropped in Japan and how certain people dealt with its occurance... I think there was a silver-lining. I am not saying that this is the theme or most important part of the book but I do agree with the point it makes about community. In the beginning the author paints a picture that the community before the bomb was very separate and "look out for yourself". But when the bomb is dropped although DEVASTATING! It shows a shift in how things are laid out. People begin to help each other and come together! It is kind of how all disasters work and in the end like I said a silver-lining.

1 comment:

  1. Very good point. Although I have not read the book, I had a professor who spent a lot of time in Japan and did some research in Hiroshima and she conveyed a similar message- that this event devastated the people but has brought them together. Seems like a great choice of book- & great reflection. Keep up the good work!

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