{"title":"Sadako Teiko Okuda","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSadako Teiko Okuda\u003c\/strong\u003e offers profound insight into \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e through her poignant narratives and careful examination of significant historical events. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Children of Hiroshima\u003c\/em\u003e, explore the human stories behind conflict, revealing the lasting impact of war on communities and individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful reflections that blend historical detail with heartfelt storytelling, shedding light on the resilience and humanity found amidst the shadows of war. Okuda’s writing invites contemplation on memory, loss, and the enduring quest for peace.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-children-of-hiroshima-by-sadako-teiko-okuda-9781800963016","title":"The Children of Hiroshima","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe little boy did not cry or speak. He just stood there and stared at me intensely. With great effort I stood up and tested to see if I could walk with my injured foot. When I did, he came to stand even closer to me and, without saying a word, grabbed my little finger very tightly.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSadako Teiko Okuda was living in Osaki-shimo, an island off the mainland of Japan, when the bomb hit Hiroshima on the 6th of August 1945. Even sixty kilometres from the city, it was clear something horrific had happened. There was a blinding flash and the window next to Sadako smashed, a shard of glass leaving a painful burn on her neck. Soon, news came that her niece and nephew who lived in Hiroshima were missing. There was only one thing she could do - leave the relative safety of the island and set off into the city to find them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the seven long days that followed, Sadako roamed the ruins of the city, desperately hoping that she would catch sight of her family. Instead, she came across dozens of other children who were alone, distraught, and in pain. Carrying only water and a little medicine, she did her best to nurse the children and offer what care, compassion, and tenderness she could in unimaginable circumstances. 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