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Stories from Ukraine: The True Price of War
February 24, 2022
The day the world stopped for millions of Ukrainians as Russians attacked their sovereign soil.
Stories from The True Price of War is a compilation of eighteen stories written by Ukrainians from a first-person perspective, providing an unflinching look at the human impact of the war in Ukraine. The authors were given full freedom to write whatever they wanted, without any instructions or rules. As a result, the book gives readers a glimpse into the realities of war and its effects on those who have lived through it. Capturing the raw emotions, fears, anxiety, and patriotism that surrounded that fateful day, these personal stories offer a unique perspective on the war, one that is not presented in the news media. Through these stories, readers will gain a greater understanding of the human cost of the events in Ukraine and the lasting consequences of these atrocities. Stories from The True Price of War reveals the individual stories of numerous brave Ukrainians, their accounts from the morning their lives changed forever, and the harrowing days that followed.
The day the world stopped for millions of Ukrainians as Russians attacked their sovereign soil.
Stories from The True Price of War is a compilation of eighteen stories written by Ukrainians from a first-person perspective, providing an unflinching look at the human impact of the war in Ukraine. The authors were given full freedom to write whatever they wanted, without any instructions or rules. As a result, the book gives readers a glimpse into the realities of war and its effects on those who have lived through it. Capturing the raw emotions, fears, anxiety, and patriotism that surrounded that fateful day, these personal stories offer a unique perspective on the war, one that is not presented in the news media. Through these stories, readers will gain a greater understanding of the human cost of the events in Ukraine and the lasting consequences of these atrocities. Stories from The True Price of War reveals the individual stories of numerous brave Ukrainians, their accounts from the morning their lives changed forever, and the harrowing days that followed.
263 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 8, 2022
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June 24, 2024
Sad. Heartbreaking. Unbelievable. True.
Everybody should read this.
Everybody should read this.
January 11, 2023
Heartbreaking, touching, so many emotional and raw stories from Ukraine , it’s a hard read and is not one you an read in one sitting. I suggest reading a story or two at a time, bringing tissues too as you will need a lot of them. What I loved though was the hope that shines through these lives lived, not stories. Amazing strength from an amazing people
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy in return for an honest opinion
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy in return for an honest opinion
January 10, 2023
4.5/5
The book gives us different people’s stories of what it was like in Ukraine when the war started.
The stories in this book were heartbreaking and you could feel the fear between the pages.
It is very sad but also hopeful.
A must read book.
The book gives us different people’s stories of what it was like in Ukraine when the war started.
The stories in this book were heartbreaking and you could feel the fear between the pages.
It is very sad but also hopeful.
A must read book.
January 10, 2023
This is a collection of mainly first-person accounts of Ukraine citizens who lived through the war since Feb 2022. Like the rest of the world, most of them could not believe that war could happen in the 21st century. Overnight, they were plunged into chaos, wondering if they or their loved ones would survive from one day to the next.
Most of the authors had gone through the unthinkable, losing loved ones, their homes and neighbours, their friends and pets, their way of life. Their lives have been irrevocably changed and for what? Greed, envy and malice.
These stories are often heartbreaking but need to be told. The rest of the world must read them, because we cannot close our eyes and turn away. As fellow human beings, we must do what we can. Evil is a cancer; no-one is safe if it is allowed to spread. The Ukrainians are fighting for all of us.
The Ukrainian people have stood firm despite the nightmare foisted upon them. In times of crisis, a person’s true nature emerges. The rest of the world has much to learn from Ukraine’s sons and daughters. Their resilience and unbreakable spirit is an inspiration to us all.
Most of the authors had gone through the unthinkable, losing loved ones, their homes and neighbours, their friends and pets, their way of life. Their lives have been irrevocably changed and for what? Greed, envy and malice.
These stories are often heartbreaking but need to be told. The rest of the world must read them, because we cannot close our eyes and turn away. As fellow human beings, we must do what we can. Evil is a cancer; no-one is safe if it is allowed to spread. The Ukrainians are fighting for all of us.
The Ukrainian people have stood firm despite the nightmare foisted upon them. In times of crisis, a person’s true nature emerges. The rest of the world has much to learn from Ukraine’s sons and daughters. Their resilience and unbreakable spirit is an inspiration to us all.
December 10, 2022
Imagine it’s the middle of winter you three small children sleeping and all of a sudden you hear bombs and life as we knew it is over. Instead of getting up and going to work you’re gathering your children to go stand in line at a border for days waiting for help while your husband stays back and fights with the hometown army or being a 15-year-old boy having dreams that are violently interrupted by rushes bombs and instead of warring about the girl you have a crush on your biggest worry is living or dying. This is what happened to hundreds of Ukrainian citizens. It is something most of us cannot imagine and that is why I was curious to read this book I wish that was more I could do then just send money but sometimes that’s the best we can do this is such a sad situation and having read many books on why Russia did this and who’s fault it was in the end it’s still a relevant to these people and their lives being disrupted no matter who is to blame it’s not going to change the circumstances. This is such a good book just make sure you have tissues available and you may want to take breaks in between chapters. It really is a sad but hopeful book. It’s one thing to hear something in an abstract way but to hear direct stories from the victim themselves is something totally different . Kudos to the author for doing such a great job and giving your voice to these victims or what I like to think of a survivors I received this book from NetGalley and the publisher that I am leaving this review voluntarily please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.
December 8, 2022
I received this book from the publisher for free in exchange for an honest review.
It’s fascinating to read about the ways people react and adapt, and how war works in our modern society where we all have access to the internet. Propaganda is spread in both directions, and people become consumed by watching the news while others avoid it entirely, not wanting to affect their mental health, adopting the principal, “ignorance is bliss.” While horrible atrocities are being committed, everyone bands together against the common enemy and shows a kindness to each other that you would never see normally.
The beginning of this book is a bit dry as it reads like a history textbook, but it provides some much needed context for the rest of the story, especially if it is read years in the future when the war is over and no longer frequently talked and posted about.
The professor’s story needed better translation and editing as it was near-incomprehensible at times, but the other stories were heartbreaking and engaging snapshots of how quickly and dramatically war changes life. There’s eighteen personal stories from Ukraine survivors, a variety of perspectives which when put together, paint a comprehensive image of life in Ukraine before and during the war.
If you want to donate to support the cause, there is a guide on legitimate donation sources, which is helpful as many you see on social media are duplicitous. I hope this dreadful war ends soon and I’m glad these stories are being told.
It’s fascinating to read about the ways people react and adapt, and how war works in our modern society where we all have access to the internet. Propaganda is spread in both directions, and people become consumed by watching the news while others avoid it entirely, not wanting to affect their mental health, adopting the principal, “ignorance is bliss.” While horrible atrocities are being committed, everyone bands together against the common enemy and shows a kindness to each other that you would never see normally.
The beginning of this book is a bit dry as it reads like a history textbook, but it provides some much needed context for the rest of the story, especially if it is read years in the future when the war is over and no longer frequently talked and posted about.
The professor’s story needed better translation and editing as it was near-incomprehensible at times, but the other stories were heartbreaking and engaging snapshots of how quickly and dramatically war changes life. There’s eighteen personal stories from Ukraine survivors, a variety of perspectives which when put together, paint a comprehensive image of life in Ukraine before and during the war.
If you want to donate to support the cause, there is a guide on legitimate donation sources, which is helpful as many you see on social media are duplicitous. I hope this dreadful war ends soon and I’m glad these stories are being told.
December 7, 2022
Those stories made me having tears in my eyes. People presented in those stories are not far away geographically, culturally, their way of leaving is like mine. War still appears to me as away thing, like this is not my world. And I couldn’t be proofed wrong more that this book made me.
And some of those stories are exceptionally touching the most sensitive parts of my heart.
Book written in normal words by normal people.
And some of those stories are exceptionally touching the most sensitive parts of my heart.
Book written in normal words by normal people.
April 19, 2023
I found this book both interesting and foreboding. I wonder to myself, how many of the people who decided to stay in their cities in Ukraine are still alive. I think that everyone who either support the war in Ukraine or aren't sure that we should support the war should read this.
The stories aren't that long and are written by people from all walks of life, starting from the beginning of the war. It is a book that really makes you think about what would I, or my family do in a situation like that.
The stories aren't that long and are written by people from all walks of life, starting from the beginning of the war. It is a book that really makes you think about what would I, or my family do in a situation like that.
January 20, 2023
Did I enjoy reading this book? It has been painful, to be honest!
Because I had to face the truth of war in Ukraine and the reality of all wars in the world. This book is a necessary and painful mirror, which shows us the situation of our Ukrainian fellows and neighbours, since the Russian attack. The book deserves 5 Stars as the protagonists had the courage to tell their story. Their truth. And I would like to dedicate my 5 Stars to them, to the Ukrainian people and the author!
Because I had to face the truth of war in Ukraine and the reality of all wars in the world. This book is a necessary and painful mirror, which shows us the situation of our Ukrainian fellows and neighbours, since the Russian attack. The book deserves 5 Stars as the protagonists had the courage to tell their story. Their truth. And I would like to dedicate my 5 Stars to them, to the Ukrainian people and the author!
June 7, 2023
Well, what can I say that will do this book justice.
Interesting, humbling, eye-opening, frightening but above all, full of hope.
The first story is a bit dry and confusing, but it does set the scene as to how the war started and how it was for the people of Ukraine. I really want to do more for the country.
Like I said, nothing I say can do it justice, so read it for yourself.
Interesting, humbling, eye-opening, frightening but above all, full of hope.
The first story is a bit dry and confusing, but it does set the scene as to how the war started and how it was for the people of Ukraine. I really want to do more for the country.
Like I said, nothing I say can do it justice, so read it for yourself.
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