My all-time favorite non-fiction author wrote a new book, a sort of follow-up to his Newbery Honor book Bomb (also an OBOB a few years back). Fallout tells the story of the Cold War, the tension between the United States and the Soviet Union (today's Russia, in large part) immediately following World War 2. In addition, Fallout describes the near-beginning of World War 3, that came within a few hours and decisions made in 1962. That may seem like a long time ago to you younger readers, but for an old pug like me, it wasn't that long ago.
Given that we are currently (like, right now) experiencing an invasion by Russia of one of its former nations, Ukraine, the information that Sheinkin adds to this book is very, very timely. It isn't written as a warning about a nation like Russia, but more of a wake up call for a world still waist deep in nuclear weapons - any one of which would cause terrible damage to the entire world.
As with Bomb, this book takes a few chapters to find its groove, especially given the numerous people involved in the story - national leaders, ambassadors, spies. But once Sheinkin finds a groove, watch out! You won't be able to put this book down! Recommended for anyone interested in history, national or world events, especially World War 2, the Cold War, and current events. 5 paws!
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