A gripping nonfiction account of the Cold War, focusing on spies, nuclear threats, and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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A gripping nonfiction account of the Cold War, focusing on spies, nuclear threats, and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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New York Times bestselling author Steve Sheinkin presents a follow up to his award-winning book Bomb: The Race to Build--and Steal--the World's Most Dangerous Weapon, taking readers on a terrifying journey into the Cold War and our mutual assured destruction. As World War II comes to a close, the United States and the Soviet Union emerge as the two greatest world powers on extreme opposites of the political spectrum.
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Sexual content
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No sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Brief mentions of violence related to war and nuclear threats; not graphic.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language present.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult themes present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Central focus on Cold War politics, U.S.-Soviet tensions, and nuclear diplomacy.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide themes present.
Abuse & suffering
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Minor references to systemic suffering due to war and political oppression.
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