Kai Bird

Kai Bird is an American author and historian. He is best known for his biographies of political figures and his work on the history of the Cold War. Bird has won several prestigious awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Biography.

Books

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  1. 1. American Prometheus

    The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer
    Cover of 'American Prometheus' by Kai Bird, Martin J. Sherwin

    "American Prometheus" is a biography that explores the life of the physicist who led the Manhattan Project, which developed the atomic bomb during World War II. This book offers a comprehensive look at his personal life, scientific achievements, and the moral implications of his work. It also delves into his political activism, his blacklisting during the McCarthy era, and his struggle with depression and cancer.

    The 9249th Greatest Book of All Time