{"title":"Dr. Michihiko Hachiya","description":"\u003cp\u003eDr. Michihiko Hachiya was a remarkable figure, offering a unique perspective on one of history's most significant and tragic events. As a Japanese physician and the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Doctor of Hiroshima\u003c\/em\u003e, Dr. Hachiya provides a firsthand account of the aftermath of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945. His detailed observations not only shed light on the catastrophic impact on the city and its inhabitants but also highlight the resilience and fortitude of the human spirit in times of unimaginable adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his memoir, Dr. Hachiya draws upon his experiences and the collective experiences of those around him, offering readers a deeply personal and educational insight into the days following the bombing. This collection is ideal for those interested in biography and memoirs, providing a rare, intimate glimpse into the historical and medical perspectives of one of the darkest chapters in modern history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExploring Dr. Michihiko Hachiya’s works is not just a journey through his experiences but also an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the profound effects of the Hiroshima bombing, making it a compelling read for anyone seeking to comprehend the human experiences behind global events.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-doctor-of-hiroshima-by-dr-michihiko-hachiya-9781800961517","title":"The Doctor of Hiroshima","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWith what this poor woman had been through the sight of her crying tore at my heartstrings. What if something should happen to her; who would care for her little baby? To conceal the fear and terror in my heart I left her, trying to put up a cheerful front. But no one could conceal from her the ominous import of the dark spots that had appeared on her chest.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Doctor of Hiroshima\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is the extraordinary true story of Dr Michihiko Hachiya, whose hospital was less than a mile from the centre of the atomic bomb that hit on that warm August day. In immense shock and pain, he and his wife Yaeko dragged themselves to the devastated hospital building and what colleagues they could find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn time, they begin to heal, and start to treat the impossible numbers of patients - a small girl covered in burns, an elderly man with pneumonia, a young boy and his little sister looking for their parents. They also began to investigate the strange unexplainable symptoms afflicting his patients - things he never dreamed he would see...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTold simply and poignantly in Dr Hachiya's own words, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Doctor of Hiroshima\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a unique and deeply moving human story of survival about a small, committed band of hospital staff in the face of unthinkable destruction and loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46177744781548,"sku":"9781800961517","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781800961517.jpg?v=1739411369"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/dr-michihiko-hachiya.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}