Prairies Power Lines and Poison

Pasquale De Marco

Maison d'édition: Publishdrive

Synopsis

In the heart of the American West, where the prairies stretch as far as the eye can see, lies a story of a childhood forever marked by the shadow of nuclear power. Prairies, Power Lines, and Poison is a haunting and evocative memoir that tells the story of growing up in the shadow of Hanford, a vast nuclear complex that produced plutonium for the atomic bomb.

The author, a young girl growing up in the 1950s and 1960s, paints a vivid picture of a seemingly idyllic small-town life, where the beauty of nature and the innocence of childhood are contrasted with the hidden legacy of contamination and fear. As the Cold War intensifies, Hanford's nuclear production casts a long shadow over the community, and the author and her family become unwitting victims of a nuclear experiment.

Exposed to radiation without their knowledge or consent, they face the devastating health effects that follow. The author's father succumbs to cancer, her mother battles breast cancer, and the author herself lives with the fear and uncertainty of what the future holds.

Prairies, Power Lines, and Poison is a story of loss, resilience, and the enduring power of the human spirit. It is a story that needs to be told, a story that sheds light on the hidden legacy of the nuclear age and its impact on the lives of ordinary people.

This book is a powerful reminder of the dangers of nuclear power and the importance of protecting our environment and our health. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

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Disponible depuis: 02/06/2025.

Longueur d'impression: 159 pages.

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