Blown to Hell by Walter Pincus

 History is an interesting subject to read about because there is so much that can be hidden and overlooked because of whatever reason that the people writing down the history decided upon. Walter Pincus lays out just what happened during America's nuclear tests and all the people that is was decided were acceptable to be harmed or even lost. 

Even more than just the number and scope of the nuclear tests that were undertaken that was surprising - it was the lack of knowledge of the aftereffects of the tests, whether its was the illnesses, the effect on plant and animal life or even just how far it could potentially spread that was shocking to read. 

The number of people that were hurt by the United States government during this period of time is heart-breaking and the lengths that the government went to hide or discredit what happened is sickening.

I received this audiobook free from NetGalley and Tantor Audio to review and this is my honest review. 

Five out of five stars.