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An inspiring memoir of resilience by a young survivor of the war in Ukraine, as told through her diary entries—a harrowing and ultimately hopeful survival story. Yeva Skalietska’s story begins on her twelfth birthday in Kharkiv, where she has been living with her grandmother since she was a baby. Ten days later, the only life she’d ever known was shattered. On February 24, 2022, her city was suddenly under attack as Russia launched its horrifying invasion of Ukraine. Yeva and her grandmother took shelter in a basement bunker, where she began writing this diary. She describes the bombings she endured while sheltering underground and her desperate journey west to escape the conflict raging around them. After many endless train rides and a prolonged stay in an overcrowded refugee center in Western Ukraine, Yeva and her beloved grandmother eventually find refuge in Ireland. There, she bravely begins to forge a new life, hoping she’ll be able to return home one day. Hardcover with dust jacket; 128 pages; 7.5 in H x 5 in W.
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Experience the incredible resilience of a young survivor in "You Don't Know What War Is: The Diary of a Young Girl from Ukraine." This inspiring memoir, written through the diary entries of Yeva Skalietska, takes you on a harrowing and ultimately hopeful journey of survival. From her twelfth birthday in Kharkiv to the devastating invasion of Ukraine, Yeva's story will grip your heart and leave you in awe of her bravery.
As you read Yeva's diary, you'll gain a firsthand account of the bombings she endured while sheltering in a basement bunker. You'll feel the tension and fear as she describes her desperate journey west to escape the conflict. The vividness of her words will transport you into the chaos she faced, making you appreciate her strength even more.
Through many endless train rides and a prolonged stay in an overcrowded refugee center, Yeva and her beloved grandmother finally find refuge in Ireland. In this new land, Yeva begins to forge a new life, one filled with hope and determination. Follow her as she bravely adjusts to her surroundings, all the while holding onto the dream of returning home one day.
Don't miss this captivating memoir, available in a hardcover edition with a dust jacket. With its 128 pages, it's the perfect size to carry with you and immerse yourself in Yeva's extraordinary story. Experience the power of resilience and the strength of the human spirit, as Yeva's indomitable spirit shines through each word she writes.
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