71 pages 2 hours read

Kai Bird, Martin J. Sherwin

American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2005

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American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin meticulously details J. Robert Oppenheimer's life, capturing his brilliance and controversies. Critics laud its thorough research and engaging prose, though some find the depth occasionally overwhelming. Overall, it’s a compelling, nuanced biography that offers profound insights into Oppenheimer and his era.

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Who Should Read American Prometheus?

Readers who are fascinated by the intertwining of science, politics, and ethics would enjoy American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin. Comparable to Walter Isaacson’s Einstein and Richard Rhodes’s The Making of the Atomic Bomb, this biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer appeals to those captivated by historical figures who shaped pivotal moments in modern history.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Biography
Topics
History: U.S.
History: World
Science / Nature
Period
WWII / World War II
Themes
Society: War
Society: Politics & Government
Society: Nation