It's not easy to capture the anxiety of the nuclear arms race unless you lived through it, which can make learning about the Cold War a challenge. However, this deeply engaging volume brings the tension of this period to life for readers through first-person accounts from those who lived through the arms race between the United States and Soviet Union. These accounts make history feel vibrant and engaging, and each narrative is also presented in a video that is accessible using included QR codes. This narrative approach to history is sure to engage readers.