--- product_id: 22431557 title: "A Slow Death: 83 Days of Radiation Sickness" price: "86.22 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/22431557-a-slow-death-83-days-of-radiation-sickness store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # A Slow Death: 83 Days of Radiation Sickness **Price:** 86.22 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Slow Death: 83 Days of Radiation Sickness - **How much does it cost?** 86.22 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/22431557-a-slow-death-83-days-of-radiation-sickness) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Japan's worst nuclear radiation accident took place at a uranium reprocessing facility in Tokaimura, northeast of Tokyo, on 30 September 1999. The direct cause of the accident was cited as the depositing of a uranyl nitrate solution—containing about 16.6 kg of uranium, which exceeded the critical mass—into a precipitation tank. Three workers were exposed to extreme doses of radiation. Hiroshi Ouchi, one of these workers, was transferred to the University of Tokyo Hospital Emergency Room, three days after the accident. Dr. Maekawa and his staff initially thought that Ouchi looked relatively well for a person exposed to such radiation levels. He could talk, and only his right hand was a little swollen with redness. However, his condition gradually weakened as the radioactivity broke down the chromosomes in his cells. The doctors were at a loss as to what to do. There were very few precedents and proven medical treatments for the victims of radiation poisoning. Less than 20 nuclear accidents had occurred in the world to that point, and most of those happened 30 years ago. This book documents the following 83 days of treatment until his passing, with detailed descriptions and explanations of the radiation poisoning. Review: Very short read but very interesting and touching - Very interesting book. I read it rather quickly (3 - 4 hours) even if I haven't been the most prolific reader in the last year. I came across the story of Mr. Ouchi a year ago and it stuck with me due to some graphic pictures online (not included in the book). Nuclear plant accidents like Chernobyl have always interested me because of the effects of something pretty much invisible. One mistake and it causes horrible consequences to the human body. Almost feels like scifi. So of course I had to read this book. I will say I really enjoyed it. As I said I read it in one sitting because I couldn't put it down and I cried my eyes out at the end. But said that, as someone familiar with this story I do feel their attempt at not pointing fingers at the Doctors involved and I assume their attempt at keeping the book from being too gore-y made me feel like Mr. Ouchi's real suffering wasn't conveyed faithfully. He was truly a guinea pig, be it out of hope to save him or not. The pictures online of his last days truly paint a very different picture. I felt bad for him as he was left unable to communicate and even after his death his suffering was portrayed as milder than it was. A truly heartbreaking story. Review: Great book that shows the courage and tenacity of not only the man, but the medical team that tried to help the man. - This is a book I have been looking for for some time. With this paperback edition being just released, I did not have to pay over $40 for the hardcover edition. The story is a fascinating tale of a man who was exposed to an open nuclear reactor (in essence), and how his health slowly over 83 days went from no problems, to having the most horrific symptoms of radiation poisoning which ultimately took his life. Reading this book is not easy. The author went into great detail to describe, in plain language, the symptoms that direct radiation causes. This book really made me think about how patients are treated in hospitals not only in the US, but around the world. This book will show how different the culture in Japan is compared to ours. A final word, if you are easily upset by detailed descriptions of medical procedures, you may want to give pause before reading this fine book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #200,263 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #33 in Nuclear Physics (Books) #73 in Disaster Relief (Books) #201 in Japanese History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 343 Reviews | ## Images ![A Slow Death: 83 Days of Radiation Sickness - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/611ZN+IjKFL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very short read but very interesting and touching *by L***R on November 9, 2021* Very interesting book. I read it rather quickly (3 - 4 hours) even if I haven't been the most prolific reader in the last year. I came across the story of Mr. Ouchi a year ago and it stuck with me due to some graphic pictures online (not included in the book). Nuclear plant accidents like Chernobyl have always interested me because of the effects of something pretty much invisible. One mistake and it causes horrible consequences to the human body. Almost feels like scifi. So of course I had to read this book. I will say I really enjoyed it. As I said I read it in one sitting because I couldn't put it down and I cried my eyes out at the end. But said that, as someone familiar with this story I do feel their attempt at not pointing fingers at the Doctors involved and I assume their attempt at keeping the book from being too gore-y made me feel like Mr. Ouchi's real suffering wasn't conveyed faithfully. He was truly a guinea pig, be it out of hope to save him or not. The pictures online of his last days truly paint a very different picture. I felt bad for him as he was left unable to communicate and even after his death his suffering was portrayed as milder than it was. A truly heartbreaking story. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book that shows the courage and tenacity of not only the man, but the medical team that tried to help the man. *by R***H on December 16, 2015* This is a book I have been looking for for some time. With this paperback edition being just released, I did not have to pay over $40 for the hardcover edition. The story is a fascinating tale of a man who was exposed to an open nuclear reactor (in essence), and how his health slowly over 83 days went from no problems, to having the most horrific symptoms of radiation poisoning which ultimately took his life. Reading this book is not easy. The author went into great detail to describe, in plain language, the symptoms that direct radiation causes. This book really made me think about how patients are treated in hospitals not only in the US, but around the world. This book will show how different the culture in Japan is compared to ours. A final word, if you are easily upset by detailed descriptions of medical procedures, you may want to give pause before reading this fine book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent summary of this tragic event *by S***A on July 3, 2021* This was a 2 day read for me (and I don’t read that often!). It was compelling, tragic, disheartening, and honestly scary. The author does a great job of dumbing down complex science facts for laymen. Humans are so full of themselves that they think they can outsmart the laws of nature (JCO). At first I really thought the medical care team had a God complex but after reading their accounts I have more sympathy. Rest In Peace Hisashi Ouchi and Masato Shinohara. You two have made the world a lot safer, know that your suffering was not for naught! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/22431557-a-slow-death-83-days-of-radiation-sickness](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/22431557-a-slow-death-83-days-of-radiation-sickness) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-05*