THE BELLS OF NAGASAKI: Adapted and Annotated for Modern Readers

By John Robert and Takashi Nagai

In the ashes of Nagasaki, one man chose love over hatred, peace over vengeance, and truth over silence. The Bells of Nagasaki: The Life of Takashi Nagai is the powerful, true story of a physician, scientist, father, and faithful Christian who bore witness to the atomic bombing of Nagasaki and transformed unspeakable tragedy into a lifelong mission for peace. Through this deeply moving biography, journey through: -- His Early Life and Education, where a brilliant young mind is shaped by family, discipline, and a growing search for meaning. -- A soul-shifting Conversion and Family Life, as Nagai embraces Christianity and finds both love and purpose in his marriage to Midori Moriyama. -- The tension of War, Medicine, and Faith, where the doctor's vocation is tested against the backdrop of a nation at war and a body slowly succumbing to radiation exposure. -- The harrowing day of The Bombing of Nagasaki, as Nagai survives the atomic blast, treats the dying, and searches for his beloved wife amid the ruins. -- The creation of Nyokodo and the Writings of Peace, a humble hut from which he writes some of Japan's most enduring postwar reflections, calling on humanity to choose reconciliation over revenge. -- And his enduring Legacy and Remembrance, as Nagai's words, witness, and life become a touchstone for peace movements, interfaith dialogue, and moral healing around the world. Written in a vivid narrative style and grounded in historical detail, The Bells of Nagasaki is more than a biography--it is a call to conscience. It invites readers to reflect on the cost of war, the power of faith, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. If you believe the world needs voices of compassion, courage, and conviction now more than ever, this book will stay with you long after the final page. Buy your copy today and discover the legacy of a man who chose peace when the world was in ruins.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F63YQ1DR
• ISBN13: 9798281101479
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 121 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 6.0"