Bird, Kai - American Prometheus (Paperback)

American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer is a comprehensive biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the theoretical physicist known as the "father of the atomic bomb." Authored by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin over a span of 25 years, the book was published in 2005 and received the Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography in 2006. 

The biography delves into Oppenheimer's early life, his pivotal role in the Manhattan Project during World War II, and the subsequent challenges he faced during the McCarthy era, including the revocation of his security clearance. It provides an in-depth exploration of his contributions to science, his complex personality, and the ethical dilemmas he encountered.

In 2023, the book served as the inspiration for Christopher Nolan's biographical film Oppenheimer, starring Cillian Murphy.

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