Oh, you've got to check out this gripping book! It's an instant New York Times and Los Angeles Times bestseller, and it's one of NPR's Books We Love. Plus, it's even shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize. Pretty impressive, right?
Annie Jacobsen's "Nuclear War: A Scenario" dives deep into a terrifying yet crucial topic: nuclear war. Imagine this—there's only one scenario other than an asteroid strike that could end the world as we know it in just hours. And one of the triggers for that war? A nuclear missile heading toward the United States.
Every generation, a journalist takes a deep dive into the heart of the nuclear military establishment. They look at the technologies, the safeguards, the plans, and the risks. These investigations are vital to understanding the world we live in—a world where one nuclear missile could lead to another and where the end of the world could be decided in seconds based on the intelligence we have.
Jacobsen, a Pulitzer Prize finalist, explores this ticking-clock scenario in her book. She's done dozens of exclusive interviews with military and civilian experts who have built these weapons, been privy to the response plans, and would be responsible for making those critical decisions. "Nuclear War: A Scenario" examines the handful of minutes after a nuclear missile launch, giving us a vivid picture of what could happen if our nuclear guardians fail.
The Wall Street Journal calls it "terrifying," and for good reason. This book is essential reading, unlike any other in its depth and urgency. If you want to understand the real risks and the choreography of a potential global catastrophe, this is the book for you. Don't miss out on this eye-opening read!
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