#1 New York Times best-seller;w inner of the Pulitzer Prize The comprehensive biography of one of the twentieth century's most iconic figures, J. Robert Oppenheimer was a brilliant scientist who oversaw the development of his nation's atomic bomb at a period of war and who later had to deal with the moral implications of technological advancement.
Kai Bird and Martin Sherwin have captured Oppenheimer's life and times in this monumental, critically acclaimed biography that took 25 years to complete. It covers Oppenheimer's early career as well as his pivotal role in the Cold War. This is a fascinating and incredibly educational biography and history at its best.
"A superb narrative of Oppenheimer's ascent and decline, situated inside the tumultuous years of America's metamorphosis. It is a demonstration of force. —Book Review of the Los Angeles Times
"A study of extensive scholarship and clear insight, combining a keen understanding of Oppenheimer's fundamental nature to combine its varied depiction... It is successful in comprehending his most harmful and conflicting actions in great detail. —New York Times
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