books about: 1925-1953     books:       Child of the Kulaks3 reviews Alex Saranin International Specialized Book Services, 1998 A lost childhood Alex Saranin's story is a vivid description of the first lost generation of Soviet Russia, millions of children lost their parents into the civil war, collectivization and other soviet human mills and it's aftermath. The great suffering endured by them and the waste of lives and souls is great evidence of these terrible whirling years into which a whole generation was engulfed.             The Soviet Economy and the Red Army, 1930-19451 review Walter S. Dunn Praeger Publishers, 1995 Another classic from Dunn, but what a style This book is, once again, a classic. It is the best extant survey of Soviet wartime production and its raw data is -alone- worth its (very high) price. It demonstrates quite clearly the immense scale of the effort made by the Soviet Union in its desperate struggle with Nazi Germany and shows how, by employing mass production methods influenced directly by American procedures and by disdaining ...             Russia Upside Down1 review Frank Columbus Kroshka Books, 1999 Engaging, candid, revealing, insightful novel. Russia Upside Down is the story of the Kuladze family and their life in the Soviet Union from the social upheavals of the 1920s, through the terror of the 30s, and the horrors of World War II. We are shown the originally enthusiasm for Khrushcev turn to bitter disappointment as his economic policies failed and this smiling Khrushchev became one of the worst of the Soviet persecutors of the ...             The Green Lantern: A Romance of Stalinist Russia1 review Jerome Charyn Da Capo Press, 2004 One of the best historical novels I've read I can't disagree more with the Washington Post review. I started reading it because I had nothing else better to do and then suddenly I was transported into Stalinist era of the 1930s. I feel I need to find out what I can about this author who has achieved something close to witchcraft by re-creating the psychological (un)reality of that era. I almost laughed when I read the reviewer's complaints ...             Disappearance1 review Yuri Trifonov Ardis, 1991 EAST SIDE STORY DISAPPEARANCE was first published in 1987, six years after Yury Trifonov's death. It's an unfinished novel that is nonetheless magistral. The novel describes some events that shook the life of the Boiakine family during the 1925-1943 period approximately. This period was marked by the irresistible political rise of Joseph Staline and the first purges organized by the communist party of the late ...             The Stalin Era1 review Taylor & Francis, 2002 Highly recommended-- a first-rate source book This is an excellent contribution to the field of Russian studies. While it can surely stand alone as an enlightening and engaging compilation for the general reader with an interest in recent Russian and Soviet history, the book's principal applications (and one assumes marketability) likely lie elsewhere: as a key supplementary text for college courses on 20th century Russia and as a helpful ...             Nina's Journey: A Memoir of Stalin's Russia & the Second World War7 reviews Nina Markovna Regnery Publishing, Inc., 1989 Heart wrenching memoir Having never truly suffered, most Americans born in the post war years as I was can not really grasp the supreme tenacity of the human spirit. Nina's Journey opened my eyes to just how much suffering brings out the absolute best in some people, the demonic worst in others. Nina Markovna lived in the Soviet Union under Stalin, when "comrade-citizens" living in constant fear of nighttime purges ...             Surviving the Storms: Memory of Stalin's Tyranny1 review Helen Dmitriew California State University (Fresno), 1994 Great book and great Woman An insightful account of life during the Soviet Period. The authour, Helen Dmitriew, shares how her love for God and family helped her through this very difficult time. After reading this book, it is diffcult to compare today's easy times with the brutal realities that faced our parents and grandparents during the first half of this century.             Contending With Stalinism: Soviet Power and Popular Resistance in the 1930s1 review Cornell University Press, 2002 Great book for history buffs and builders alike! What a great book to give the reader a background about the history of the Adirondack. It not only tells you how to build a Guideboat blut it explains why it part was designed the way it was. It is truly a must read for anyone who is interested in Adirondack history, small wooden boats or woodworking. I can not recommend this book any higher.             The Dark Valley: A Panorama of the 1930s34 reviews Piers Brendon Knopf, 2000 Fantastic Stuff This is one of the best books I have ever read about that period or any other period of modern history. Brendon knows how to connect countries, people, events and even fleeting vignettes with the utmost mastery. You really get a global vision about those years and the spirit that animated them. Last but not least it must be mentioned the elegance of Brendon's pen. His ability to depict leaders or ...             Stalinism as a Way of Life4 reviews Yale University Press, 2004 Stalinism as it really was Stalinism as a Way of Life is collection of first hand accounts of the people who actually lived in Stalin's Russia. This book is wonderful if you are interested in the everyday life of the Russian people. Warning, if you get sick of everyone complaining because they have no shoes then this book is not for you. If you are more interested in the political aspects of the politburo then Getty's ...             Darkness at Noon93 reviews Arthur Koestler Bantam, 1984 Psychological Examination of Stalinist show trials Set during the Stalinist purges and show trials, `Darkness at Noon' presents a fictionalized account of the interrogation and breaking of a (former) communist leader `Rubashov'. Under Stalin, former communist leaders were those persons about to be executed, already executed, or waiting to be uncovered. As an original Bolshevik, a leader of the 1917 revolution, Rubashov's disillusionment was ...             Ahead of Time: My Early Years As a Foreign Correspondent6 reviews Ruth Gruber Wynwood, 1991 Backstory for HAVEN Miniseries Many of you who see the CBS miniseries will be reading and loving HAVEN,the book, but may be puzzled that the material on Ruth's experiences in 1930s Germany are --missing. Look no further! The information is here. If you are hooked on HAVEN you will want to read this book also, because the flashbacks to Germany are entirely taken from AHEAD OF TIME. It's also a great book. As Joan Michel wrote ...             The Testament: A Novel2 reviews Elie Wiesel Summit Books, 1990 The Testament - A Weisel Sleeper Weisel delved deep into the complex nature of humans and the human attempt to deal with society's constantly changing moral/ethical guides. I know I will be thinking about this book for a long time to come. Although the topic can be depressing, Weisel finds the beauty in the way his characters deal with the problems in front of them.             Stalin: The Court of the Red Tsar87 reviews Simon Sebag Montefiore Knopf, 2004 The History of a Monster In the pantheon of the 20th century's most heinous individuals, Joseph Stalin would be prominently placed along with Hitler, Mao and Pol Pot. Stalin was a truly repulsive individual who brought death and misery to millions. To think that he should deserve some accolades for industrialising the Soviet Union is historical blindness of the greatest degree. He was simply a repugnant monster. ...             Russia at War: 1941-194522 reviews Alexander Werth Basic Books, 1999 Monumental Years ago I got this book because I have always been interested in WWII. It was such an exspansive book that I kept putting off reading it. However, the more and more I read about aspects of the Eastern Front, the more I realized that I was missing the big picture. I realized that I needed to read "Russia at War" in order to put things in perspective. I took a deep breath and found myself ...             Our Daily Bread: Socialist Distributions and the Art of Survival in Stalin's Russia, 1927-1941 (New Russian ...2 reviews E. A. Osokina, Kate S. Transchel, ... M.E. Sharpe, 2001 Former student also While I have not read this book, I took two courses from Professor Osokina at (then) Southwest Missouri State University and she is a very articulate and knowledgeable scholar who is enthusiastic about her area of knowledge. I am looking forward to reading this book, despite the translation issues aired by the previous reviewer!             Russia's War36 reviews Richard Overy TV Books, 1998 Russia's War `Russia's War' is a riveting, fact-filled history of the Russian experience in WW2. British historian, Richard Overy takes the reader first through the pre-war years in Soviet Russia, and continues with a chronological account of the war on the eastern front. This is a military as well as a political history. Not only does he thoroughly describe all the major battles such as Barbarossa, Moscow, ...             Child 44144 reviews Tom Rob Smith Grand Central Publishing, 2008 How does he do it? We are not reading Hemingway or Fitzgerald here, or John le Carre -- yet, I have not recently read such memorable scenes and moments in a long time. The writing, his prose, flows but is not stylish or poetic, but it works, obviously. In fact, it seems to work by removing the author completely so that those who remain are vivid because of who they are, not who they have been created by. ...             The Unquiet Ghost: Russians Remember Stalin11 reviews Adam Hochschild Viking Adult, 1994 Life after Communism I guess for us in the West, the fall of the Communist regime in Russia was the end of an era, which simply meant that the Cold War was over and there was no more Soviet Union--and not much more. But for the people of Russia, who struggled to survive through all the irrationalities, terror, and oppression, the memories of life under Communism cannot be forgotten. 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