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The Death of a Soldier Told by His Sister
- Narrated by: Olesya Khromeychuk
- Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
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Summary
'If you read only one book about the war, this is the one to read.' -Henry Marsh, author of Do No Harm
'Unforgettable. An immediate history of a cruel war and a personal chronicle of unbearable loss' -Simon Sebag-Montefiore, author of The World
Killed by shrapnel as he served in the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Olesya Khromeychuk's brother Volodymyr died on the frontline in eastern Ukraine. As Khromeychuk tries to come to terms with losing her brother, she also tries to process the Russian invasion of Ukraine: as a historian of war, as a woman and as a sister.
In a thoughtful blend of memoir and essay, Olesya Khromeychuk tells the story of her brother - and of Ukraine. Beautifully written and giving unique, poignant insight into the lives of those affected, it is an urgent act of resistance against the dehumanising cruelty of war.
'If you want to understand Ukraine's determination to resist, Olesya Khromeychuk's book is essential.' -Paul Mason, author of How to Stop Fascism
[A] tender and courageous book... Khromeychuk's clear-sighted prose expresses the pain that thousands, even millions, have felt in every conflict, past and present. -The Literary Review Magazine
'A touching and brilliantly written account about grief, and also about strength. I read it in one night.' -Olia Hercules
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- Victoria
- 04-09-22
Vital & compelling. An important story told beautifully
Nuanced, smart and poignant. This very personal account weaves itself into the bigger context of this Historical time. Great recording by the author. Moving, but bot overly sentimental. An honest and brilliant work. I will purchase the hard copy as well, as this book is truly inspiring . Easy to get into, with so much to digest. Bravo!
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- Fraser Law
- 30-04-24
Beautifully sad
The book is a remarkable insight to the Ukraine war and independantly of the war subject, it is a jounrey through handling grief.
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- William
- 06-11-22
Appears relevant and important but disappoints
It feels somehow shabby not to endorse unconditionally a book which sets out to humanise the terrible conflict we are seeing in the news every day. And yet, the impression it conveys is one of disappointment.
With so much attention currently on events in Ukraine, the title suggests that the less-told story about the human side of the conflict will deepen our understanding and engage our humanity. However the focus is overwhelmingly on the sister of the soldier killed in battle. The book is about her.
She is indeed a remarkably fluent writer, and an excellent narrator. Many of the situations she is forced to deal with are the stuff of nightmare and trauma. Her responses are frequently extraordinary and heroic. The descriptions of how much more difficult life is in Ukraine for women are illuminating.
Yet the brother remains a sketchy figure, as do the other family members. The focus on the experience of the author and the unrelenting use of the first person creates a claustrophobic atmosphere. We are left understanding a little more about bereavement and some aspects of human nature, but the self-referential perspective limits the book's appeal.
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