Voices from Chernobyl (book)

"Voices from Chernobyl" by Svetlana Alexievich is a compelling oral history capturing the personal stories of those affected by the 1986 nuclear disaster. Through interviews, it reveals the emotional, physical, and psychological impacts experienced by workers, residents, and responders, offering a nuanced, human perspective on the catastrophe's aftermath. The book emphasizes individual resilience, grief, and the lingering consequences of nuclear tragedy, providing a powerful, firsthand account that underscores the complex human dimension behind the environmental and technological failure.