How We Survived Communism & Even Laughed by Slavenka Drakulic
This book is a poignant and insightful collection of essays that delve into the everyday lives of women under communist regimes in Eastern Europe. Through personal narratives and observations, the author explores the harsh realities and small acts of resistance that characterized life behind the Iron Curtain. From the scarcity of basic necessities to the suppression of individual freedoms, the book reveals the resilience and ingenuity of women who navigated a world of political oppression, economic hardship, and social conformity, often finding ways to inject humor and hope into their struggle for survival and dignity.
The 5082nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1991
- Nationality
- Croatian
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 200
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)