Published: June 29, 2010
Words: 11429 (approximate)
Language: English

Ebook description

Ray Hoy is one of the dwindling number of so-called "Atomic Soldiers" whose Signal Corps unit provided communications for the above ground atomic bomb tests in the Nevada desert in 1957. While there he witnessed numerous above ground "shots" and, unlike thousands of his fellow soldiers, has lived to tell about it. This is a humorous, chilling account of those tests.

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soldier stories, atomic bomb tests, atomic soldier

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Review by: Health Colonel Publishing on Nov. 17, 2010 :
Thought Provoking, Eye Witness History.
Every American should read this. The book is a collection of letters to a deceased father about the life of a soldier who served and experienced, first hand, atomic bomb testing back in the fifties. The author, Ray Hoy, shares his priceless collection of heartfelt correspondence with his father. Thankfully, Ray has captured a piece of history about some very unfortunate tragedies. Many suffered and lost their lives to cancer and other diseases related to being too close to the testing of the atomic bomb or were overexposed. The letters all reflect the fondness Ray felt for his father and others. They conclude with a reflection upon the loss of quality time with people. The sound bite mentality seems to have found its way into our daily lives. Letters from Under the Mushroom Cloud is a worthy read and will become a catalyst to reflect on what is meaningful about life.
(reviewed the day of purchase)

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