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James Patrick Thomas/Atomic Pilgrim
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Explore 'Atomic Pilgrim' by James Patrick Thomas, a compelling nonfiction paperback published by Latah Books. Delve into investigative journalism that uncovers the complex history of the Hanford Nuclear Program. Perfect for readers interested in science, history, and political intrigue, this work offers a detailed and thought-provoking narrative.
Praise for Atomic Pilgrim:
"Atomic Pilgrim is an inspiring memoir about courageous actions taken for peace and a world free of nuclear weapons. While Thomas’s intense internal battles rocket from hope to despair, both parts of the book reflect his faith in God and belief in the basic goodness of human beings."
~Kristine Morris, Foreword Reviews
"Atomic Pilgrim is both a journey of public witness but also one of examination of the soul. As Jim chronicles the details and daily experiences of this phenomenal leap of faith to walk from Seattle with a core group of companions, across the United States and then northern Europe to Bethlehem, he also lays bare the internal crises of faith he encounters that rocks his very soul in the process. In addition, Atomic Pilgrim recounts the real-life experiences of downwinders whose faith in the United States was shaken as their lives were devastated by incurable cancer caused by the toxification of their hometown by political silence and corporate greed revealing that "The nuclear weapons complex is entrenched . . ." and can only be conquered by the "collective actions by concerned citizens." Inspiring - Informative – Impactful."
~Charlene Howard, Executive Director, Pax Christi USA
“Atomic Pilgrim is a riveting account by James Patrick Thomas of the 6,700-mile pilgrimage for peace. Father George Zabelka led the arduous journey across the USA and nine other countries to Bethlehem. For Thomas, the experience was transformative. Returning to the USA, he sought the truth about radioactive contamination released from Hanford and other nuclear weapons sites. Atomic Pilgrim is an inspiring memoir that raises important questions for today about the human costs of nuclear weapons."
~Cynthia C. Kelly, President of the Atomic Heritage Foundation
"Atomic Pilgrim is a remarkable and deeply personal account of perseverance and self-discovery, intertwining the story of Jim Thomas's extraordinary 20-month, 6,700 mile-long religious walk for peace and global nuclear disarmament during some of the tensest months of the late Cold War with his subsequent—and directly connected—influential career exposing the long-buried, lethal secrets of U.S. plutonium production at the Hanford Reservation in southeastern Washington State. Thomas's messages on the importance of faith, reflection, persistence, and acceptance, and his vivid description of the struggles and rewards of fighting for truth and justice will inspire readers, and hopefully encourage at least some to live a life of service and walk a similar path for peace."
~Stephen I. Schwartz, editor and co-author of Atomic Audit: The Costs and Consequences of U.S. Nuclear Weapons Since 1940
"A passionate memoir by an anti-nuclear activist and committed patriot."
~Gregg Herken, author of Brotherhood of the Bomb: The Tangled Lives and Loyalties of Robert Oppenheimer, Ernest Lawrence, and Edward Teller
"Atomic Pilgrim tells the remarkable story of a life lived in the service of nuclear disarmament. Spanning thousands of miles and decades of research and advocacy, Jim Thomas’s message is at once hopeful and haunting: Peace is more than a dream. It is a necessity."
~Shannon Cram, PhD, author of Unmaking the Bomb: Environmental Cleanup and the Politics of Impossibility
"Atomic Pilgrim by James Patrick Thomas is a phenomenal account of human compassion, self-discovery, and determination. Filled with scientific research and profound personal anecdotes from the author's life, this memoir is a highly immersive read, guaranteed to keep you invested from beginning to end. It is a testament to confronting one's trauma, embracing forgiveness, reconnecting with God, discovering one's tr
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