{"title":"Charlotte Decroes Jacobs","description":"\u003cp\u003eCharlotte DeCroes Jacobs is an acclaimed author known for her captivating works in the realms of biography and memoir. With meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Jacobs unravels the intricate stories of influential figures, bringing their lives and legacies into sharp focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer notable work, \u003cem\u003e90 Seconds to Midnight\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies her ability to engage readers with detailed narratives and in-depth explorations of pivotal moments in history. Jacobs' writing is both educational and riveting, providing a window into the remarkable lives of her subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are a fan of biographies and memoirs that delve into the heart of human experiences and historical impacts, Charlotte DeCroes Jacobs' collection is an essential addition to your reading list.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"90-seconds-to-midnight-by-charlotte-decroes-jac-9780522880991","title":"90 Seconds to Midnight","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2015, Setsuko Nakamura Thurlow proclaimed at the United Nations, ‘Humanity and nuclear weapons cannot coexist.’ She knew this from first-hand experience: when she was thirteen, her hometown of Hiroshima was annihilated by an atomic bomb. Since 1945, with a resolve befitting her samurai ancestors, she has dedicated her life to warning the world about the horrors of nuclear attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e90 Seconds to Midnight\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of Thurlow’s 70-year crusade, and how she shifted the global discussion from nuclear deterrence to humanitarian consequences – the key to crafting the landmark Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. Regarded as the conscience of the antinuclear movement, Thurlow accepted the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. With the fate of humanity at stake, Thurlow challenged leaders of the nuclear-armed states until finally, on 22 January 2021, the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons went into effect, banning nuclear weapons under international law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e90 Seconds to Midnight\u003c\/em\u003e recounts Thurlow’s ascent from the netherworld of Hiroshima, where she saw, heard, and smelled death, to her relentless efforts to protect the world from an unspeakable fate, so that the world can learn from the past and take action so that it could never happen again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46997873590508,"sku":"9780522880991","price":46.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7b05cb3858ab8db62bf73469e24a3c5e.jpg?v=1763238005"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/charlotte-decroes-jacobs.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}