1 / 2Hiroshima, 8:15: Kiyoshi Tanimoto’s Eyewitness Memoir
Eyewitness Memoir: Hiroshima, 8:15 is Kiyoshi Tanimoto’s firsthand account of the Hiroshima bombing and its aftermath. This 224-page English-language book presents a manuscript written in the immediate aftermath, with an introduction by Tanimoto’s daughter Koko Kondo.
At a glance
- A firsthand account by Methodist minister Kiyoshi Tanimoto, who survived the Hiroshima bombing.
- Covers the bombing and its aftermath, including Tanimoto’s efforts to help his family, church and city.
- Includes an introduction by Tanimoto’s daughter, peace activist Koko Kondo.
- The listing describes the manuscript as written soon after the bombing and rediscovered in a university archive.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Offers a survivor’s personal perspective rather than a general overview alone.
- The account addresses both the immediate destruction and its effects on people’s lives.
- The daughter’s introduction adds a family perspective to the historical testimony.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Ebury Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 6 Aug. 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 224 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1529992737 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1529992731 |
| Weight listed | 330 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 14.5 x 2.2 x 22.3 cm |
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the memoir as thought-provoking and highlights its personal account of the bombing’s effects on people’s lives, with one reader noting that it inspires faith in humanity. That response fits the book’s focus on survivor testimony and aftermath. Aggregate ratings are generally favourable, but ratings alone cannot establish why individual readers responded as they did.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the content as thought-provoking and a must-read.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hiroshima, 8:15 about?
It is Kiyoshi Tanimoto’s firsthand account of the Hiroshima bombing and its aftermath, including his efforts to help his family, church and city.
Is this a personal account?
Yes. The listing presents it as a memoir written by Hiroshima survivor Kiyoshi Tanimoto, with an introduction by his daughter Koko Kondo.
How long is this edition?
The listed print length is 224 pages.
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