John Hersey Books
John Hersey, an American journalist, was born in China in 1914 and lived in the US from 1925. He won the Pulitzer Prize for his first novel, A Bell for Adano, in 1945, but Hiroshima was his biggest success. He mostly concentrated on writing fiction, alongside teaching at Yale, his alma mater.
What's Hiroshima about?
Hiroshima (1946 and 1985) is journalist John Hersey’s classic account of six survivors of the 1945 atom bomb attack on Japan. Amid the wreckage, these six lived to offer their accounts of the devastating experience.
Who should read Hiroshima?
- History devotees
- Character-driven non-fiction (or fiction) enthusiasts
- Budding journalists
A Bell for Adano
What's A Bell for Adano about?
A Bell for Adano is a novel by John Hersey that tells the story of an American officer, Major Victor Joppolo, who is tasked with restoring order and justice to the Italian town of Adano during World War II. Through his efforts to bring back the town's beloved bell, the book explores themes of leadership, cultural differences, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Who should read A Bell for Adano?
- Readers who enjoy historical fiction set during World War II
- Those interested in exploring themes of cultural clash and understanding
- People who appreciate well-rounded and complex characters in their literature