Description: You are bidding on a paperback copy of The Girls of Atomic City: The Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II by Denise Kiernan.373 pages.The New York Times bestseller, now available in paperback--an incredible true story of the top-secret World War II town of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and the young women brought there unknowingly to help build the atomic bomb."The best kind of nonfiction: marvelously reported, fluidly written, and a remarkable story...As meticulous and brilliant as it is compulsively readable." --Karen Abbott, author of Sin in the Second CityAt the height of World War II, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, was home to 75,000 residents, and consumed more electricity than New York City, yet it was shrouded in such secrecy that it did not appear on any map. Thousands of civilians, many of them young women from small towns across the U.S., were recruited to this secret city, enticed by the promise of solid wages and war-ending work. What were they actually doing there? Very few knew. The purpose of this mysterious government project was kept a secret from the outside world and from the majority of the residents themselves. Some wondered why, despite the constant work and round-the-clock activity in this makeshift town, did no tangible product of any kind ever seem to leave its guarded gates? The women who kept this town running would find out at the end of the war, when Oak Ridge's secret was revealed and changed the world forever.Drawing from the voices and experiences of the women who lived and worked in Oak Ridge, The Girls of Atomic City rescues a remarkable, forgotten chapter of World War II from obscurity. Denise Kiernan captures the spirit of the times through these women: their pluck, their desire to contribute, and their enduring courage. "A phenomenal story," and Publishers Weekly called it an "intimate and revealing glimpse into one of the most important scientific developments in history."Great condition- couple of small creases in front cover, orange marking on side of pages. Please see photos for exact item.Buy With Confidence- eBay member since 2001 with excellent feedbackI have a lot of great items listed, so be sure to check out my other items! Visit My eBay Store: cuneoml's Fashion Finds. If you have any questions or need more pictures, please feel free to ask. I am happy to help.Be sure to add me to your favorites list! I add lots of new items on a frequent basis and all come from a smoke free home. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
Price: 6.79 USD
Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Personalize: No
Type: Paperback
Features: Paperback
Vintage: No
Original Language: English
Book Series: None
Release Year: 2014
Intended Audience: Adults
Edition: Paperback
Book Title: Girls of Atomic City : the Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II
Item Length: 9in
Item Height: 1.2in
Item Width: 6in
Author: Denise Kiernan
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Women, United States / State & Local / South (Al, Ar, FL, GA, Ky, La, ms, Nc, SC, Tn, VA, WV), Military / World War II, General, Customs & Traditions, Political Freedom, Historical
Publisher: Touchstone
Publication Year: 2014
Genre: Biography & Autobiography, History, Social Science, Political Science
Item Weight: 16.1 Oz
Number of Pages: 416 Pages
