American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer – A Review
“American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer” is a remarkable book that captures the life, times and struggles of one of the most important figures in American history. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Kai Bird, this biography chronicles J. Robert Oppenheimer, the man who was responsible for leading the Manhattan Project and creating the atomic bomb. Through careful research and interviews with family members, colleagues and historians, Bird provides readers with an intimate look into the life of a brilliant scientist whose achievements also come with a tragic ending.