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A common theme in this book is that even after a major tragedy, people can still survive, and even flourish. T-themes

— May 22, 2016 06:51PM

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A common theme in this book is that the Hiroshimans weren't necessarily resentful towards the Americans because they dropped the bomb, they saw it is part of war and knew that it was bound to happen. T-themes

— May 29, 2016 08:59AM

Casey is on page 135 of 152

"I shall not dwell on the past. It is as if I had been given a spare life when I survived the A-bomb. But I prefer not to look back. I shall keep moving forward." F-favorite quote

— May 29, 2016 08:53AM

Casey is on page 120 of 152

Ostensibly- apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually. V-vocab

— May 23, 2016 11:16AM

Casey is on page 105 of 152

After the dropping of the atom bomb, the Japanese used the term "hibakusha" to describe the "explosion-affected persons." F-facts

— May 22, 2016 06:57PM

Casey is on page 75 of 152

Capricious- given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. V-vocab

— May 17, 2016 11:24AM

Casey is on page 60 of 152

When the church secretary runs back to the fire to immolate himself, it shows that he wants to "die with his country," a common theme in this book. T-themes

— May 17, 2016 11:20AM

Casey is on page 45 of 152

Succor- assistance and support in times of hardship or distress. V-vocab

— May 11, 2016 06:49PM

Casey is on page 30 of 152

Miasma- a highly unpleasant or unhealthy smell. V-vocab

— May 11, 2016 06:44PM

Casey is on page 15 of 152

During WWII, the Japanese citizens called B-29s "Mr. B". F-Favorite fact

— May 09, 2016 11:10AM