Destin d’un homme remarquable - D’Hiroshima à Fukushima

by Marc Petitjean

A poignant, eye-opening portrait of a witness to the atomic bomb who dedicated his life to treating and advocating for radiation survivors.

As a young doctor, Shuntaro Hida (1917–2017) played an essential role in the aftermath of the Hiroshima bombing, which he witnessed firsthand only six kilometers from ground zero. Tending to the overwhelming number of victims, he would spend more than sixty years developing an unparalleled understanding of the harmful effects of radiation and warning against the reckless use of nuclear power.

Through intimate, thoughtful interviews and compelling reportage, Marc Petitjean has created a worthy tribute to this determined, inspiring man who stood up to complicit governments and businesses. It testifies to the power of individuals to effect change as well as the importance of collective action, as demonstrated by organizations such as Nihon Hidankyo, a survivors’ group that would receive the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize.

Genres: Japan, Nonfiction, War

222 pages, Paperback

Published March 11, 2021

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Reviews

[Cindy D. Roach]

Dr. Shuntaro Hida was a young, military doctor working in Hiroshima when the bomb dropped. He went on to devote his life and medical career to helping the hibakusha- diagnosing and treating their continuing and emergent illnesses caused by radiation exposure and championing petitions for financial help. He fought against the use of atomic power plants, knowing that radiation exposure causes help problems.
I think the title is accurate- Dr. Hida seems like a remarkable man. I also believe that this book lost its literary vibe during translation from French to English

[Jan Fitch]

Dr. Hide began his medical career just before the atomic bombings that ended WWII. his career was spent caring for and studying survivors. Eye opening for me. translated from French. relatively short and very readable

[Kevin]

Un livre puissant qui va plus loin qu’une simple descriptions des horreurs des bombes atomiques. On suit de près un homme qui a consacré sa vie à venir en aide à ces victimes et à tout faire pour qu’elles ne soient pas ignorées. Un homme remarquable, c’est le mot.

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