Does writing dark stories affect the writer’s soul? It’s a question that deserves an answer. I hope you find my answer interesting.
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Mama Josie and the Angels of Bataan
World War II both brought many and shone a light on many horrors. (See my post on Hiroshima and Nagasaki) But among the awfulness there were shining stars. This is the story of Mama Josie and the Angels of Bataan. Early Life Josephine Nesbit was born on the family farm in Butler, Mo on December… Continue reading Mama Josie and the Angels of Bataan
14 Quotes About Peace
The survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki have made peace their number one priority. Did you know that school children in Japan take mandatory peace studies? Perhaps everyone ought to take such classes. This isn’t a class, but perhaps these quotes about peace will inspire some reflections and perhaps actions that will bring about a lasting… Continue reading 14 Quotes About Peace
The Flowers of Hiroshima, A Book Review
When I first read this book, I had just turned 14. I have never forgotten the heartbreak. This is a review of The Flowers of Hiroshima by Edita Morris, re-read more than 50 years later. WHAT IT’S ABOUT Told in the first person, this is the story of a Japanese family and their American boarder.… Continue reading The Flowers of Hiroshima, A Book Review
What They Learned about Radiation After the Bomb
Within six weeks after the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, three US and two Japanese teams studied the impact of radiation. The Japanese wanted to know the medical effects on survivors. The American’s wanted to know how and why people died from the blast. The Americans gathered information for a few months and left. Later,… Continue reading What They Learned about Radiation After the Bomb