Midnight in Chernobyl: The Story of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster

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Midnight in Chernobyl by Adam Higginbotham uncovers the dramatic, untold story of the 1986 nuclear disaster. Drawing on over ten years of original reporting, interviews, and newly declassified documents, this gripping account offers a fresh perspective on an event that has haunted the world for decades.

On the morning of April 26, 1986, Reactor Number Four of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant exploded, sparking the worst nuclear disaster in history. Since then, Chernobyl has symbolized the horrors of radiation poisoning, the dangers of unchecked technology, and the fragility of our environment. However, the true story of the catastrophe, shrouded in secrecy and misinformation from the start, has often remained clouded and misunderstood.

Through interviews with survivors, unpublished memoirs, and recently released archives, Higginbotham provides a harrowing yet compelling narrative of the disaster, seen through the eyes of those who lived it. This is a masterful nonfiction thriller that redefines the history of Chernobyl, offering a more human, complex, and terrifying account than the Soviet myth that surrounded it.

Midnight in Chernobyl is not just the story of a tragedy, but a portrait of human resilience and ingenuity. It’s a sobering reminder of the consequences of mankind’s attempt to control nature, and the vital lessons we must learn as we face challenges like climate change. This book is an essential read for understanding one of the greatest disasters of the 20th century and the enduring impact it has on the world today.

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Corgi; 1st edition (31 Oct. 2019)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 560 pages
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0552172899
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.7 x 3.4 x 19.8 cm