I've certainly heard of it but not sure if I have read it or not. I'm a voracious reader so it's difficult to remember but it sounds very familiar. I'm also a fan of apocalyptic stories so it's quite possible.

I do remember the days of 'duck and cover' as well as getting under your desk so you wouldn't be hurt. Like a wall or a piece of wood could somehow keep you from getting turned to ash or from dying of radiation poisoning. Ah, it was such a simple time then.

I'm sure glad we don't have those kind of worries now and we can all live in peace.