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Discover the harrowing yet inspiring story within 'The Diary of Lena Mukhina', a compelling journal that captures the resilience of a young girl during the Leningrad siege of World War II. This beautifully crafted B-format paperback, published by Pan Macmillan UK in 2016, spans 368 pages and is a must-read for history enthusiasts and those interested in personal accounts of wartime experiences. The diary chronicles Lena's life as she navigates her teenage worries—from crushes and schoolwork to the grim realities of survival in a besieged city. With vivid details, Lena's writing provides a poignant glimpse into the daily struggles for food, warmth, and hope against the backdrop of extreme hardship and loss. Readers will gain a profound understanding of the human spirit's endurance during one of history's darkest times. This brand new copy is an invaluable addition to any collection focused on historical narratives or personal memoirs of resilience. Shipping for this item is free, with a delivery time of up to 6 weeks. Please note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781447269915
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 368
Description:
In May 1941 Lena Mukhina was an ordinary teenage girl, living in Leningrad, worrying about her homework and whether Vova - the boy she liked - liked her. Like a good Soviet schoolgirl, she was also diligently learning German, the language of Russia's Nazi ally. And she was keeping a diary, in which she recorded her hopes and dreams. Then, on 22 June 1941, Hitler broke his pact with Stalin and declared war on the Soviet Union.
All too soon, Leningrad was besieged and life became a living hell. Lena and her family fought to stay alive; their city was starving and its citizens were dying in their hundreds of thousands. From day to dreadful day, Lena records her experiences: the desperate hunt for food, the bitter cold of the Russian winter and the cruel deaths of those she loved.
A truly remarkable account of this most terrible era in modern history, The Diary of Lena Mukhina is the vivid first-hand testimony of a courageous young woman struggling simply to survive.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781447269915
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 368
Description:
In May 1941 Lena Mukhina was an ordinary teenage girl, living in Leningrad, worrying about her homework and whether Vova - the boy she liked - liked her. Like a good Soviet schoolgirl, she was also diligently learning German, the language of Russia's Nazi ally. And she was keeping a diary, in which she recorded her hopes and dreams. Then, on 22 June 1941, Hitler broke his pact with Stalin and declared war on the Soviet Union.
All too soon, Leningrad was besieged and life became a living hell. Lena and her family fought to stay alive; their city was starving and its citizens were dying in their hundreds of thousands. From day to dreadful day, Lena records her experiences: the desperate hunt for food, the bitter cold of the Russian winter and the cruel deaths of those she loved.
A truly remarkable account of this most terrible era in modern history, The Diary of Lena Mukhina is the vivid first-hand testimony of a courageous young woman struggling simply to survive.